Verdienen
Example: Je kunt veel leren en goed verdienen in deze baan.
Definition
"Verdienen" means to earn or deserve something, typically referring to receiving money or rewards as a result of work, effort, or merit. For example, in the phrase 'Je kunt veel leren en goed verdienen in deze baan,' it indicates earning a good income in a job.
Etymology
The Dutch word "verdienen" comes from Middle Dutch 'verdienen,' which traces back to the Old High German 'firdienen,' meaning to earn or deserve. Did you know? Its roots relate to the idea of service or merit, linking earning money to deserving rewards through effort.
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"Verdienen" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - General - (B1) - set 6", containing 114 commonly used words.
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