Sentence examples of "dienst leisten" in German
Der Polizist war nicht im Dienst, als er erschossen wurde.
The policeman was off duty when he was shot to death.
Ich bin es leid, Möbel anzusehen, die wir uns nicht leisten können.
I'm getting tired of looking at the furniture we can't afford
Sie werden bei der Stadtentwicklung einen beachtlichen Beitrag leisten.
They will contribute greatly to the growth of the town.
Ich kann es mir nicht einmal leisten, einen Gebrauchtwagen zu kaufen.
I can't even afford to buy a used car.
Um Großes zu leisten, reicht es nicht zu handeln; man muss auch träumen, reicht es nicht zu rechnen; man muss auch glauben.
To accomplish great things we must not only act, but also dream; not only plan, but also believe.
Nachdem sie ihre Arbeit verloren hatte, konnte sie es sich nicht mehr leisten, ihre Hunde zu füttern, und gab sie darum weg.
After she lost her job, she couldn't afford to feed her dogs, so she gave them away.
Ich finde, ich sollte mir mal wieder eine neue Brille leisten.
I think it's time for me to get a new pair of glasses.
Es gibt Leute, die haben Kinder, weil sie sich keinen Hund leisten können.
There are people who have children because they can't afford a dog.
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