VERB
leisten/ˈlaɪ̯stn̩/to achieve; to accomplish; to afford
leisten is a German verb that means to achieve, to accomplish, or to afford. It is pronounced /ˈlaɪ̯stn̩/. In conjugation, the simple past is "leistete" and the past participle is "geleistet".
Definitions
1.to accomplish or achieve something, usually noteworthy(achievement, effort)
a.to carry out or accomplish a task
Sie hat in ihrem Leben viel geleistet.—She has achieved a lot in her life.
b.to render or provide (often in contexts like help or service)
Der Arzt leistete Erste Hilfe.—The doctor gave first aid.
2.to be able to afford something (with reflexive pronoun, sich)(afford, finances)
a.to afford something financially
Ich kann mir dieses Auto nicht leisten.—I can't afford this car.
Conjugation
| Infinitive | leisten |
|---|---|
| Present (ich) | leiste |
| Present (du) | leistest |
| Present (er/sie/es) | leistet |
| Preterite (ich) | leistete |
| Participle II | geleistet |
| Konjunktiv II (ich) | leistete |
| Imperative (singular) | leiste |
| Imperative (plural) | leistet |
| Auxiliary | haben |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "leisten" mean in English?
- "leisten" means to achieve, to accomplish, or to afford. It is a German verb.
- How do you pronounce "leisten"?
- "leisten" is pronounced /ˈlaɪ̯stn̩/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What is the past participle of "leisten"?
- The past participle (Partizip II) of "leisten" is "geleistet", used with the auxiliary "haben".
- What is the simple past of "leisten"?
- In the simple past (Präteritum), "leisten" becomes "leistete" in the first person singular.
- What part of speech is "leisten"?
- "leisten" is a verb in German.
