verdienen
earn · deserve
Geld oder Anerkennung für Arbeit oder eine Leistung bekommen.
The German word "verdienen" is a verb that means "to earn" or "to deserve". It comes from the word "Dien" (related to "Dienst," meaning "service"), so "verdienen" originally implied earning through service or work.
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Similar words:
- "erhalten" (to receive, often used for receiving money)
- "gewinnen" (to gain or win)
- "bekommen" (to get or receive)
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Differences:
- "verdienen" implies a causal relationship—earning as a result of effort or deserving something due to merit.
- "erhalten" or "bekommen" simply mean receiving, without implying effort or merit.
- "gewinnen" often relates to winning or obtaining through luck or competition.
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Examples
Ich verdiene viel Geld.verb
I earn a lot of money.
Er verdient Anerkennung für seine Arbeit.verb
He deserves recognition for his work.
Sie verdient Anerkennung für ihre Arbeit.verb
She deserves recognition for her work.
Er verdient gut in seinem neuen Job.verb
He earns well in his new job.
Sie verdienen mehr Geld.verb
They earn more money.
Er verdient sein Geld als Programmierer.verb
He earns his money as a programmer.
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