No. 2,410 in German
perform
The German word "perform" does not exist as such; it is likely borrowed directly from English, meaning "to carry out, execute, or act."
In a sentence
Er tritt heute Abend in einem Theaterstück auf.
He performs in a play tonight.
Usage in context of delivering a theatrical or artistic act.
Das Team hat gut bei dem Wettkampf abgeschnitten.
The team performed well in the competition.
Usage in context of achieving a certain standard or result during a task.
Die Maschine arbeitet reibungslos und erfüllt ihre Funktion.
The machine performs smoothly and fulfills its function.
Usage in context of executing a task or operation effectively.
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