This is the 745th most frequent Latvian word.
vērts
"Vērts" means "worth" or "valuable" in English.
In this usage, "vērts" forms part of a negative statement to indicate that an action lacks justification or value to be pursued.
Nav vērts gaidīt, ja viņš nenāks.
It is not worth waiting if he will not come.
Here, "vērts" is used in a question to inquire whether an action is worthwhile or rewarding to perform.
Vai ir vērts doties uz šo izstādi?
Is it worth attending this exhibition?
In this sentence, "vērts" is used as an adjective in conjunction with a noun to express that something has value or is deserving.