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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' and 'erbringen' are close in meaning when it comes to a performance or a result. 'Leisten' usually emphasizes a person's effort, ability, or work. 'Erbringen' sounds more formal and means that a result, a performance, or proof is produced or provided. That is why 'erbringen' often fits in work, business, school, or legal contexts. Learners may confuse the words because you hear both words with 'Leistung' (performance / achievement). In everyday language, people are more likely to say 'viel leisten' (to do / achieve a lot), while in more formal texts they are more likely to say 'eine Leistung erbringen' (to perform / provide a service or achievement) or 'einen Beweis erbringen' (to provide proof).
Im Bericht muss die Firma den Nachweis für die Zahlung erbringen.
In the report, the company must provide proof of the payment.
Sie hat in den letzten Wochen sehr viel geleistet.
She has achieved a great deal in the last few weeks.