This is the 539th most frequent Dutch word.
verdienen
"Verdienen" means "to earn" or "to deserve."
In this sentence, 'verdienen' means 'to earn' in the context of financial gain or profit.
Hij werkt hard om genoeg geld te verdienen.
He works hard to earn enough money.
Here, 'verdienen' conveys the meaning of 'to deserve' in the sense of merit or recognition for an achievement.
Na zijn optreden verdient hij een groot applaus.
After his performance, he deserves a big round of applause.
In this example, 'verdienen' suggests an entitlement or right to have something beneficial or necessary.