VERB
leisten/ˈlaɪ̯stn̩/to accomplish; to achieve; to perform
leisten is a German verb that means to accomplish, to achieve, or to perform. It is pronounced /ˈlaɪ̯stn̩/. In conjugation, the simple past is "leistete" and the past participle is "geleistet".
Definitions
1.to carry out or accomplish a task or work(work, effort)
a.to do work, perform a duty
Sie hat in ihrem Beruf immer viel geleistet.—She has always accomplished a lot in her job.
2.to provide or render something positive, often for a group or community(contribution)
a.to make a contribution
Er hat einen wichtigen Beitrag zur Forschung geleistet.—He has made an important contribution to research.
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 accomplish, to achieve, or to perform. 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.
