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Durch Arbeit oder Anstrengung Geld oder eine andere Belohnung erhalten.

In einfachem Englisch: To get money or another reward by working or making an effort.

• I earn money at the shop.
• She earned their respect through hard work.
• How much do you earn each month?

So benutzt man es: earn something by doing something (She earns money by teaching piano.)

Häufige Wendungen: earn money, earn a living, earn respect, earn praise

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Aufgrund dessen, was man getan hat, etwas verdient haben.

In einfachem Englisch: To deserve something because of what you have done.

• You have earned a rest.
• After working all morning, she had earned a treat.
• They earned the right to compete in the final.

So benutzt man es: earn the right to do something (You have earned the right to choose.)

Synonyme: deserve, merit

Häufige Wendungen: earn a break, earn a rest, earn the right