English–German
“something in return” in German
German
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈgeːgn̩ˌlaɪ̯stʊŋ/
Example
Ich erwarte eine Gegenleistung.
I expect something in return.
How to say “something in return” in German
“Something in return” in German is Gegenleistung.
A received service has a matching return, such as money, an object, or another helpful act.
Example sentences with Gegenleistung
Er half ihr, ohne eine Gegenleistung zu erwarten.
He helped her without expecting anything in return.
Tips for using Gegenleistung
- Gegenleistung is feminine, so the common phrase is eine Gegenleistung, with Gegenleistungen as its plural.