VERB
verdienen/fɛɐ̯ˈdiːnən/to earn; to deserve
verdienen is a German verb that means to earn or to deserve. It is pronounced /fɛɐ̯ˈdiːnən/. In conjugation, the simple past is "verdiente" and the past participle is "verdient".
Definitions
1.to receive money for work or achievements(income, work)
a.to earn as payment for work or services
Sie verdient als Lehrerin gutes Geld.—She earns good money as a teacher.
2.to deserve as the result of actions or qualities(recognition, result)
a.to deserve something positive or negative
Er hat den Preis wirklich verdient.—He really deserved the prize.
Conjugation
| Infinitive | verdienen |
|---|---|
| Present (ich) | verdiene |
| Present (du) | verdienst |
| Present (er/sie/es) | verdient |
| Preterite (ich) | verdiente |
| Participle II | verdient |
| Konjunktiv II (ich) | verdiente |
| Imperative (singular) | verdiene |
| Imperative (plural) | verdient |
| Auxiliary | haben |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "verdienen" mean in English?
- "verdienen" means to earn or to deserve. It is a German verb.
- How do you pronounce "verdienen"?
- "verdienen" is pronounced /fɛɐ̯ˈdiːnən/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What is the past participle of "verdienen"?
- The past participle (Partizip II) of "verdienen" is "verdient", used with the auxiliary "haben".
- What is the simple past of "verdienen"?
- In the simple past (Präteritum), "verdienen" becomes "verdiente" in the first person singular.
- What part of speech is "verdienen"?
- "verdienen" is a verb in German.
