dazu|verdienen
Translation
to earn extra, to earn on the side, to supplement one's income
Examples
Ich muss mir etwas dazuverdienen.
I need to earn some extra money.
Sie verdient sich als Nachhilfelehrerin etwas dazu.
She earns a little extra as a tutor.
Grammar Patterns
to earn sth. extra sich ((Dat.)) et4 dazuverdienen He earns some extra money as a waiter.
Similar Words
hinzuverdienen (to earn additionally)
Etymology
Composed of the prefix 'dazu' (in addition to that) and the verb 'verdienen' (to earn). Literally 'to earn in addition'.
Memory Tips
Think of 'adding to' ('dazu') your earnings ('verdienen'). This directly relates to earning extra money.