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Die Früchte seiner Arbeit ernten

To enjoy the positive results or rewards of one's hard work and efforts

In German

Die Früchte seiner Arbeit ernten

dee froe-khte zine-er ar-byte er-nten

Literal Translation

To harvest the fruits of one's labor

Meaning

To enjoy the positive results or rewards of one's hard work and efforts.

Equivalent:"To reap the fruits of one's labor"

Origin:A biblical and agricultural metaphor. Just as a farmer harvests crops after planting and tending, people enjoy the benefits of their efforts.

Example Sentences

1
Nach Jahren harter Arbeit konnte er endlich die Früchte seiner Arbeit ernten.
After years of hard work, he could finally reap the fruits of his labor.
2
Es ist ein gutes Gefühl, die Früchte seiner Arbeit zu ernten und den Erfolg zu sehen.
It's a good feeling to reap the fruits of your labor and see the success.

FAQ

How do you say "To enjoy the positive results or rewards of one's hard work and efforts" in German?

"To enjoy the positive results or rewards of one's hard work and efforts" in German is "Die Früchte seiner Arbeit ernten" (dee froe-khte zine-er ar-byte er-nten). Example: Nach Jahren harter Arbeit konnte er endlich die Früchte seiner Arbeit ernten..

To earn an exorbitant amount of money, often with little effort or through questionable means, or simply a surprisingly large sum

Sich dumm und dämlich verdienen

zikh doom oont deh-mleesh fer-dee-nen

To use one's savings, often implying an emergency or unexpected need

Den Sparstrumpf plündern

den shpar-shtrumpf ploen-dern

To spend money freely and generously, often for entertainment or to get things done

Den Rubel rollen lassen

den roo-bel rol-en las-en

To take charge, to assume control and leadership of a situation or task

Das Heft in die Hand nehmen

das heft in dee hant nay-men