Usage examples of "dienst leisten" in German with translation to English

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Rauch nicht im Dienst. Don't smoke while you are on duty.
Ich kann mir kein neues Fahrrad leisten. I cannot afford to buy a new bicycle.
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
Herr Joel hat jetzt Dienst. Mr Joel is now on duty.
Ich kann mir kein neues Auto leisten. I can't afford a new car.
Der Polizist hat jetzt Dienst. The policeman is now on duty.
Sie werden bei der Stadtentwicklung einen beachtlichen Beitrag leisten. They will contribute greatly to the growth of the town.
Polizisten dürfen im Dienst nicht trinken. Policemen aren't permitted to drink on duty.
Die Zeit für eine Reise kann ich mir nicht leisten. I can't afford the time for a journey.
Rauchen Sie nicht im Dienst. Don't smoke while you are on duty.
Ich kann es mir nicht einmal leisten, einen Gebrauchtwagen zu kaufen. I can't even afford to buy a used car.
Wer hat heute Dienst? Who's on duty today?
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.
Ich bin jetzt im Dienst. I am now on duty.
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.
Der Polizist war nicht im Dienst. The policeman was off duty.
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.
Ich bin gerade im Dienst. I am on duty now.
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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