How is the word sich leisten translated from German to English

English translation
afford
verb

Genug Geld für etwas haben; mit Dativ „sich“.

To have enough money for something; with the dative "sich".

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  • Wir können uns keinen Urlaub leisten. — We can't afford a holiday.

  • Endlich kann ich mir ein neues Fahrrad leisten. — At last I can afford a new bike.

  • Diese Wohnung kann sich niemand leisten. — Nobody can afford this flat.

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