English word worthwhile comes from English worth, English while
| Dictionary entry | Language | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| worth | English (en) | (obsolete, except in set phrases) To be, become, betide. (obsolete, except in Scots) Valuable, worth while.. Deserving of.. Having a value of; proper to be exchanged for.. Making a fair equivalent of, repaying or compensating. (countable) Value.. (uncountable) Merit, excellence. |
| while | English (en) | (Northern England, Scotland) Until.. Although.. As long as.. During the same time that. (Northern England, Scotland) Until. (transitive) To pass (time) idly.. To loiter. An uncertain duration of time, a period of time. |
| worthwhile | English (en) | Good and important enough to spend time, effort, or money on. |