Word Frequency (Worthäufigkeit) #1500
Word (Wort)

verdient

Translation (Übersetzung) deserved, earned
Pronunciation (Aussprache) [fɛɐ̯ˈdiːnt]
B1
Adjectives
Intermediate
Neutral
Tags (Tags)
adjective past-participle deserving earning result state
Verdient is the past participle of the verb 'verdienen' (to earn, deserve) used as an adjective. It can describe something that is deserved or earned through effort. As an adjective, it declines like other German adjectives.

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verdient is a German Adjectives

Learn verdient meaning, translation, pronunciation, and usage examples. verdient is classified as an Adjective in German grammar.

verdient Examples (Beispiele) in English

verdient examples with English translations. See how to use verdient in sentences. verdient example sentences in English below.

Er erhielt eine verdiente Auszeichnung für seine Arbeit.
He received a well-deserved award for his work.
Describing a noun that is deserved
Die Mannschaft feierte ihren verdienten Sieg.
The team celebrated their deserved victory.
Adjective declining to match feminine noun
Nach Jahren harter Arbeit genießt sie jetzt ihren verdienten Ruhestand.
After years of hard work, she now enjoys her well-earned retirement.
Describing something earned through effort

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verdient Word Family (Wortfamilie)

verdient word family includes related words, derivatives, and word forms. Learn verdient family members with meanings, translations, and usage. Explore verdient related words and expand your German vocabulary.

base verb (Grundverb)
verdienen
Meaning: to earn, deserve
Tense: infinitive
Example: Er verdient viel Geld in seinem Job.
Verb
noun form (Substantivierung)
Verdienst
Meaning: earnings, merit
Example: Sein Verdienst wurde anerkannt.
Noun

verdient Usage - verdient Collocations - verdient Idioms - verdient Synonyms - verdient Antonyms

verdient Usage & Related Words (Verwendung & verwandte Wörter)

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verdient Collocations (Kollokationen)

verdient collocations are common word combinations that native speakers use. Learn verdient word combinations and how to use verdient with other words naturally.

verdienter Sieg
deserved victory
High frequency
verdientes Geld
earned money
High frequency
verdiente Strafe
deserved punishment
Medium frequency
verdienter Lohn
earned wage
Medium frequency
verdiente Anerkennung
deserved recognition
Medium frequency
verdienter Ruhestand
well-earned retirement
Medium frequency
verdienter Erfolg
deserved success
High frequency

verdient Idioms (Redewendungen)

verdient idioms and expressions. Learn German idioms containing verdient with meanings and explanations. Master verdient expressions used in everyday German.

sich etwas verdient haben
to have earned/deserved something
Used to indicate that someone has earned something through their actions or efforts
verdientermaßen
deservedly
Adverb form meaning 'as deserved' or 'rightfully'

verdient Synonyms (Synonyme)

verdient synonyms - words with similar meanings. Find alternative words for verdient and expand your German vocabulary. Learn verdient similar words and their usage.

gerechtfertigt
Meaning: justified
High similarity
wohlverdient
Meaning: well-deserved
High similarity
erarbeitet
Meaning: worked for
Medium similarity
angemessen
Meaning: appropriate
Medium similarity

verdient Antonyms (Antonyme)

verdient antonyms - opposite words. Learn words with opposite meanings to verdient. Discover verdient opposite words and expand your German vocabulary.

unverdient
Meaning: undeserved
ungerechtfertigt
Meaning: unjustified
ungerecht
Meaning: unfair

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verdient Semantically Related Words (Semantisch verwandte Wörter)

verdient semantically related words - words that are conceptually or thematically related to verdient. Explore verdient related vocabulary and discover words in the same semantic field. Learn verdient contextually related words to expand your German vocabulary.

Belohnung Anerkennung Lohn Gehalt Einkommen Verdienst verdienen

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