Bedeutung
Getting paid for work.
Kultureller Hintergrund
The Dutch are famous for 'Tikkies'. Even if they 'veel geld verdienen', they will often send a payment request for small amounts like 1 euro. In Flanders, 'geld verdienen' is used similarly, but the culture around discussing salary is even more private than in the Netherlands. In Surinamese-Dutch, you might hear 'doekoe pakken' (getting money) more frequently in informal settings, influenced by Sranan Tongo. The 'dertiende maand' (13th month) is a common bonus. People say: 'Ik verdien een dertiende maand', meaning it's part of their contract.
Avoid 'Geld Maken'
Unless you are talking about the central bank, never use 'maken' with 'geld'.
The 'Ver-' Rule
Remember that 'ver-' verbs never take 'ge-' in the past participle. This applies to 'verdienen', 'vergeten', and 'vertrekken'.
Bedeutung
Getting paid for work.
Avoid 'Geld Maken'
Unless you are talking about the central bank, never use 'maken' with 'geld'.
The 'Ver-' Rule
Remember that 'ver-' verbs never take 'ge-' in the past participle. This applies to 'verdienen', 'vergeten', and 'vertrekken'.
Salary Privacy
While you can use the phrase, asking 'Hoeveel verdien je?' can be seen as intrusive. Use it carefully in social settings.
Teste dich selbst
Vul de juiste vorm van 'verdienen' in.
Ik werk in een café omdat ik geld wil ______.
After 'wil' (want), we use the infinitive form at the end of the sentence.
Welke zin is correct?
Kies de juiste zin over het verleden.
The past participle of 'verdienen' is 'verdiend' (no 'ge-').
Match de zin aan de situatie.
Situatie: Je wint de loterij.
You 'win' the lottery; you don't 'earn' it through work.
Maak de dialoog af.
A: Wat doe jij voor werk? B: Ik ben bakker. Zo ______ ik mijn geld.
'Verdienen' is the standard verb for how you get money from your profession.
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
Visuelle Lernhilfen
Verdienen vs. Winnen
Aufgabensammlung
4 AufgabenIk werk in een café omdat ik geld wil ______.
After 'wil' (want), we use the infinitive form at the end of the sentence.
Kies de juiste zin over het verleden.
The past participle of 'verdienen' is 'verdiend' (no 'ge-').
Situatie: Je wint de loterij.
You 'win' the lottery; you don't 'earn' it through work.
A: Wat doe jij voor werk? B: Ik ben bakker. Zo ______ ik mijn geld.
'Verdienen' is the standard verb for how you get money from your profession.
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
Häufig gestellte Fragen
10 FragenYes, absolutely. It applies to any form of income resulting from work.
'Verdienen' is general, while 'bijverdienen' specifically means earning extra money on top of your main income.
In Dutch, verbs with prefixes like 'ver-', 'be-', and 'ont-' do not get the 'ge-' prefix in the past participle.
It is neutral. It's appropriate for both a casual chat and a job interview.
You can say 'veel geld verdienen' or the idiom 'bakken met geld verdienen'.
Yes, 'respect verdienen' (to earn respect) is a common figurative use.
It is common but very informal/slang. Stick to 'geld' in professional settings.
It literally means 'to earn your bread', but it's used to mean 'to make a living'.
Yes, this is the standard way to describe your profession (e.g., '...met lesgeven').
Yes, it is the standard phrase in Flemish Dutch as well.
Verwandte Redewendungen
je brood verdienen
idiomto make a living
winst maken
similarto make a profit
rondkomen
builds onto get by / make ends meet
bijverdienen
specialized formto earn on the side
geld verspillen
contrastto waste money
