Geleistet

Geleistet is the past participle of the German verb leisten, which broadly means to perform, execute, provide, or accomplish. As a participle it appears in different grammatical contexts and can convey that something has been done or provided.

In use, geleistet forms part of the perfect tense with the auxiliary haben, as in Ich habe viel geleistet, meaning I have accomplished a lot. It also functions as an attributive adjective, describing a noun with the sense of “performed” or “accomplished,” for example die geleistete Arbeit (the work performed) or die geleisteten Dienste (the services provided). In addition, it can occur as a nominalized form, das Geleistete, referring to what has been accomplished.

Typical contexts for geleistet are formal, administrative, or evaluative language where achievements, tasks, or contributions are summarized. Its meaning is closely tied to the broader noun Leistung (performance, achievement) and to the verb leisten (to perform, to render, to provide). The term is not interchangeable with synonyms that imply physical exertion or monetary contribution without the sense of completion.

Etymologically, geleistet derives from the verb leisten, which originates in the Germanic family of languages and has historical forms in Old and Middle High German. The prefix Ge- marks it as a participial or nominalized form rather than a standalone action.

Overall, geleistet is a versatile participle used to indicate that something has been carried out or provided, most commonly in perfect constructions or as a descriptive modifier in German prose.