verdienen

earn

verb fer-DEE-nen Less Common

Also means

deserve

Usage Note

verdienen carries two senses: to earn money (gut verdienen, 'to earn well') and to deserve something (du hast es verdient). Context alone tells them apart; the noun Verdienst likewise splits into 'earnings' (neuter) and 'merit' (masculine).

Examples

"Er verdient gut in seinem Beruf."

Natural Translation

He earns well in his job.

Literal Translation

He earns well in his profession.

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