leisten
/ˈlaɪ̯stn̩/ verb B1- to perform (a task, work), to accomplish (a task), to achieve (a goal) · Wir haben gute Arbeit geleistet. We did a good job.
- to provide (aid, service) · Sie leistete erste Hilfe, bis der Krankenwagen kam. She gave first aid until the ambulance came.
- to afford, to pay for · Ich kann mir jetzt kein neues Auto leisten. I can't afford a new car now.
Verb forms
- Infinitive
- leisten
- Present (er)
- leistet
- Präteritum (er)
- leistete
- Perfekt (er)
- hat geleistet
- Infinitive with zu
- zu leisten
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