du verdienst das Beste
The English phrase "you deserve the best" is translated into German as du verdienst das Beste.
This phrase is used to tell someone that they are worthy of receiving the highest quality of treatment or things.
Which one should you use?
While Du verdienst das Beste focuses on the quality of what is received, Du verdienst es is more neutral and can be used for both positive and negative consequences (e.g., 'You deserve it' after a mistake).
How does it change in a sentence?
Use ihr verdient das Beste when addressing a group of two or more people whom you are on informal terms with. Use the formal pronoun Sie and the corresponding verb form verdienen when addressing someone you do not know well or in a professional setting, as seen in Sie verdienen das Beste.
Did you know?
- In German, the verb verdienen has a double meaning: it describes both the moral right to receive something and the act of earning money from a job.
- The pronoun du shares the same ancient Indo-European ancestor as the archaic English 'thou'.
- The word Beste is a substantivized adjective, which is why it is capitalized in the phrase du verdienst das Beste.
Examples in context
- Du verdienst das Beste.You deserve the best.This sentence is useful for practicing the phrase du verdienst das Beste.Tatoeba #6117555 by dasbeispielholz, translation #2954463 by CK
- Du verdienst das Beste in deinem neuen Job.You deserve the best in your new job.
- Bleib glücklich, denn du verdienst das Beste.Stay happy, because you deserve the best.
Example conversation
Laura is wishing Maximilian well before his big trip.
- LauraViel Spaß auf deiner Reise, Maximilian!Have fun on your trip, Maximilian!
- MaximilianDanke, Laura. Ich freue mich sehr darauf.Thanks, Laura. I am really looking forward to it.
- LauraDu verdienst das Beste, genieße die Zeit.You deserve the best, enjoy your time.
- MaximilianDas ist sehr lieb von dir.That is very kind of you.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries das, du, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
