English–German
“own labor” in German
German
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈaɪ̯gn̩ˌlaɪ̯stʊŋ/
Example
Für den Umbau haben wir viele Eigenleistungen erbracht.
For the renovation, we did a lot of the work ourselves.
How to say “own labor” in German
“Own labor” in German is Eigenleistung.
Hands-on work supplied by the people responsible for a project stands in for outside labor and contributes to the finished result.
Example sentences with Eigenleistung
Wir müssen jede Eigenleistung dokumentieren, bevor die Subvention beantragt wird.
We must document every piece of work we do ourselves before applying for the subsidy.
Tips for using Eigenleistung
- In construction and renovation, Eigenleistung can include work that reduces the need for hired services, so its scope is often specified separately in estimates.