How is the phrase ich kann es mir nicht leisten translated from German to English

English translation
i can't afford it
phrase

Nicht genug Geld oder Mittel haben, um etwas zu kaufen oder zu tun.

Lacking enough money or resources to buy or do something.

Examples with “ich kann es mir nicht leisten”

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  • Ich kann es mir gerade nicht leisten, sorry. — I can't afford it right now, sorry.

  • Kannst du mir helfen, eine Lösung zu finden? Ich kann es mir nicht leisten. — Can you help me find a way? I can't afford it.

  • Ich will das Handy wirklich, aber ich kann es mir nicht leisten. — I really want that phone, but I can't afford it.

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