Das kann ich mir nicht leisten.
[das kan ɪç miːɐ̯ nɪçt ˈlaɪ̯stn̩]
phrase
LanguageGerman (Germany)
Meaning- I can't afford that.
- You say this to explain that you do not have enough money for a specific item or service.
Das kann ich mir nicht leisten.
I can't afford that.
Das Auto ist zu teuer, das kann ich mir nicht leisten.
The car is too expensive, I cannot afford that.
Pronunciationdas kan ɪç miːɐ̯ nɪçt ˈlaɪ̯stn̩
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How it is usedWhen something is too expensive or beyond one's means.
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