verdiente
Translation
deserved, earned, meritorious
Examples
Das war eine verdiente Pause.
That was a deserved break.
Er ist ein verdienter Mitarbeiter.
He is a meritorious employee.
Grammar Patterns
((adjective)) + noun a ... noun eine verdiente Pause
Similar Words
Synonyms: gerechtfertigt, angemessen; Antonyms: unverdient
Etymology
From the prefix 'ver-' (indicating completion) and 'dienen' (to serve). Something gained through service.
Memory Tips
Think of 'serving' ('dienen') to 'earn' ('verdienen') what is 'deserved' ('verdiente').