zai3 dak1 gwo3制得過制得过

Jyutpingzai3 dak1 gwo3

Yalejai dāk gwo

形容詞

Definition

Worth doing; worthwhile; worth the effort.

colloquialmoneydaily actions

How it's used

Focuses specifically on the cost benefit analysis of an action or a deal. It carries a slightly informal, conversational tone that suggests you have weighed the pros and cons before deciding. You will often hear it used when discussing purchases, job offers, or time investments.

Examples

le1呢gaan1間caan1餐teng1廳jau6又peng4平jau6又hou2好sik6食，zyut6絕deoi3對zai3制dak1得gwo3過。

This restaurant is cheap and delicious, it is definitely worth it.

nei5你gok3覺dak1得ni1呢go3個gaa3價cin4錢maai5買le1呢bou6部din6電waa2話zai3制dak1得gwo3過me1咩？

Do you think it is worth buying this phone at this price?

Common phrases

zyut6絕deoi3對zai3制dak1得gwo3過

absolutely worth it

m4唔zai3制dak1得gwo3過

not worth it

Common mistake

Do not confuse this with 值得, which is a more general term for something being worthy or deserving. 制得過 implies a specific decision to proceed with an action because the outcome justifies the effort or expense.