to produce / provide
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to produce / provide
To produce or provide a performance, proof, or result. Often used in formal, business, or legal contexts.
Das Unternehmen konnte im letzten Quartal einen hohen Gewinn erbringen.
The company was able to produce a high profit in the last quarter.
'Erbringen' (to produce / provide) is an inseparable verb. The prefix 'er-' always remains attached to the stem 'bringen' (to bring), even in the past participle ('erbracht').
Der Sportler hat eine beeindruckende Leistung erbracht.
The athlete delivered an impressive performance.
This verb belongs to formal language and is mainly used in business, scientific, or legal contexts. It is rather uncommon in everyday speech.
Die Studie konnte den Nachweis für die Wirksamkeit des Medikaments erbringen.
The study was able to provide proof of the medication's effectiveness.
'Erbringen' (to produce / provide) is typically combined with abstract nouns that represent a result or performance. Common combinations are: 'eine Leistung erbringen' (to deliver a performance), 'einen Beweis erbringen' (to provide proof), or 'einen Nachweis erbringen' (to provide evidence).
Der Angeklagte konnte keinen Beweis für seine Unschuld erbringen.
The defendant could not provide any proof of his innocence.
to perform / afford
Leisten often emphasizes what someone achieves through their own effort or ability. Erbringen focuses more strongly on a required or verifiable result and is firmly used in phrases such as „eine Leistung erbringen“. Erbringen is therefore often suitable in formal contexts; otherwise, leisten is often used.
Im Projekt erbringt sie die vertraglich geforderte Leistung.
She delivers the performance required by the contract on the project.
Im Projekt leistet sie trotz großer Schwierigkeiten hervorragende Arbeit.
Despite the major difficulties, she does excellent work on the project.
