Translation and Meaning
- Word: verdienen
- Language: German
- Meaning: deserve
- CEFR Level: B2
- Part of speech: verb
- Topic: German Leistung und Fortschritt
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Example Sentences
- Diejenigen, die hart arbeiten, verdienen es, für ihre Leistung anerkannt und belohnt zu werden. English: Those who work hard deserve to be recognized and rewarded for their achievement.
When and How to Use "verdienen"
Use "verdienen" when you want to talk about "deserve" in German. It functions as "verb". In SmartWords it is linked to the German Leistung und Fortschritt topic. Because it appears in B2 material, it is a practical word to practice early in your German study. Use the example sentences above to notice common word order and nearby words.
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