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perform in German

perform in German is verrichten, vollbringen, vollführen — perform means to carry out an action or task.

perform in German

verrichten
verb
vollbringen
verb
vollführen
verb
Arbeit leisten
verb
(intransitive) To exhibit an expected pattern of behavior; to function; to work.
Arbeit verrichten
verb
(intransitive) To exhibit an expected pattern of behavior; to function; to work.
bringen
verb
(intransitive) To exhibit an expected pattern of behavior; to function; to work.
performen
verb
(intransitive) To exhibit an expected pattern of behavior; to function; to work.
erfüllen
verb
(transitive) To act in accordance with (a contract); to fulfill one’s terms of (a contract).
leisten
verb
(transitive) To act in accordance with (a contract); to fulfill one’s terms of (a contract).
spielen
verb
(ambitransitive) To do (something) in front of an audience, such as acting or music, often in order to entertain.
aufführen
verb
(ambitransitive) To do (something) in front of an audience, such as acting or music, often in order to entertain.
auftreten
verb
(ambitransitive) To do (something) in front of an audience, such as acting or music, often in order to entertain.
vorschützen
verb
(by extension, transitive) To behave theatrically so as to give the impression of (a quality, character trait, etc.); to feign.
vorspielen
verb
(by extension, transitive) To behave theatrically so as to give the impression of (a quality, character trait, etc.); to feign.
vortäuschen
verb
(by extension, transitive) To behave theatrically so as to give the impression of (a quality, character trait, etc.); to feign.

What does "perform" mean?

  1. verb To carry out an action or task.
    "The surgeon performed the operation without complications."
  2. verb To present something, such as music, drama, or dance, in front of an audience.
    "The orchestra will perform Beethoven's Fifth Symphony tonight."
  3. verb To function or work, especially to a particular standard.
    "The new engine performs well even in cold weather."
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perform in a sentence

  • The surgeon performed the operation without complications.
  • Please perform the necessary checks before starting the machine.
  • The orchestra will perform Beethoven's Fifth Symphony tonight.
  • The new engine performs well even in cold weather.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "perform" in German?

"perform" in German is verrichten, vollbringen, vollführen. perform means: To carry out an action or task.

How do you use "perform" in a sentence?

Example: "The surgeon performed the operation without complications." In German, "perform" is verrichten, vollbringen, vollführen.

Are there other ways to say "perform" in German?

Yes — German has 15 translations listed for "perform": verrichten, vollbringen, vollführen, Arbeit leisten, Arbeit verrichten, bringen.

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