English–German

“achieve” in German

German

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Pronunciation

IPA/ˈlaɪ̯stn̩/

Example

Sie hat viel geleistet.

She has achieved a great deal.

Illustration for leisten (achieve)

How to say “achieve” in German

“Achieve” in German is leisten.

A person brings a required result within reach by supplying the needed effort or means.

Full entry for leisten: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with leisten

Die Freiwilligen leisten täglich Hilfe.

The volunteers provide help every day.

Tips for using leisten

  • With an accusative object, leisten means perform or provide, while sich etwas leisten means afford or allow oneself something.

Other German words for “achieve”

Wir erzielen endlich ein gutes Ergebnis.

We finally achieve a good result.

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