This is the 13818th most frequent German word.
ernten
"Ernten" means "to harvest."
Here, 'ernten' is used in its literal sense meaning 'to harvest' crops or fruits.
Ich muss die Äpfel im Garten ernten.
I have to harvest the apples in the garden.
In this sentence, 'ernten' is used metaphorically to express the idea of receiving the rewards for one's efforts.
Wir ernten die Früchte unserer harten Arbeit.
We reap the fruits of our hard labor.
Here, 'ernten' is figuratively used to mean 'to receive', referring to praise or feedback.