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Das kann ich mir nicht leisten.

[das kan ɪç miːɐ̯ nɪçt ˈlaɪ̯stn̩]

phrase

LanguageGerman (Germany)

Meaning
  1. I can't afford that.
  2. You say this to explain that you do not have enough money for a specific item or service.
Examples

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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