NOUN
Verdienst/fɛɐ̯ˈdiːnst/achievement; merit; earnings
Verdienst is a German noun that means achievement, merit, or earnings. It is pronounced /fɛɐ̯ˈdiːnst/. As a noun it takes the article "der", with the plural form "Verdienste".
Definitions
1.achievement or merit gained through valuable contributions or actions(honor, positive quality)
a.recognition for important or honorable actions
Seine Verdienste um die Wissenschaft wurden mit einem Preis geehrt.—His achievements for science were honored with a prize.
2.money received for work; earnings(finance, salary)
a.income from employment or activity
Mit seinen Verdiensten kann er seine Familie gut versorgen.—With his earnings, he can provide well for his family.
Declension
Gendermasculine
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | der Verdienst | die Verdienste |
| Genitive | des Verdiensts | der Verdienste |
| Dative | dem Verdienst | den Verdiensten |
| Accusative | den Verdienst | die Verdienste |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Verdienst" mean in English?
- "Verdienst" means achievement, merit, or earnings. It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Verdienst"?
- "Verdienst" is pronounced /fɛɐ̯ˈdiːnst/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Verdienst" der, die, or das?
- "Verdienst" is a masculine noun, so it takes the article "der".
- What is the plural of "Verdienst"?
- The plural of "Verdienst" is "Verdienste".
- What part of speech is "Verdienst"?
- "Verdienst" is a noun in German.
