verdienen in German: to earn; to deserve (verb)

fɛɐ̯ˈdiːnən

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Translation

to earn; to deserve

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Grammar

Verb typeweak, perfect with haben

Examples

Behaviour like that doesn't deserve an apology.

He earned very little in his first job.

We really want to earn this holiday.

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This word is taught in chapter 6, lesson 6: Words 541-550.