No. 539 in Dutch
verdienen
"Verdienen" means "to earn" or "to deserve."
In a sentence
Hij werkt hard om genoeg geld te verdienen.
He works hard to earn enough money.
In this sentence, 'verdienen' means 'to earn' in the context of financial gain or profit.
Na zijn optreden verdient hij een groot applaus.
After his performance, he deserves a big round of applause.
Here, 'verdienen' conveys the meaning of 'to deserve' in the sense of merit or recognition for an achievement.
Kinderen verdienen een veilige omgeving om in op te groeien.
Children deserve a safe environment to grow up in.
In this example, 'verdienen' suggests an entitlement or right to have something beneficial or necessary.
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