NOUN
dieEffizienz/ɛfiˈt͡si̯ɛnt͡s/efficiency; effectiveness
Effizienz is a German noun that means efficiency or effectiveness. It is pronounced /ɛfiˈt͡si̯ɛnt͡s/. As a noun it takes the article "die", with the plural form "Effizienzen".
Definitions
1.the ability to achieve a desired result with minimal effort, time, or resources(general, process/performance)
a.optimal use of resources to reach a result
Die Effizienz der Maschine hat die Produktionskosten deutlich gesenkt.—The efficiency of the machine has significantly reduced production costs.
b.effectiveness in performing tasks with little waste
Wir müssen die Effizienz unserer Arbeitsabläufe verbessern.—We need to improve the efficiency of our workflows.
Declension
Genderfeminine
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | die Effizienz | die Effizienzen |
| Genitive | der Effizienz | der Effizienzen |
| Dative | der Effizienz | den Effizienzen |
| Accusative | die Effizienz | die Effizienzen |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Effizienz" mean in English?
- "Effizienz" means efficiency or effectiveness. It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Effizienz"?
- "Effizienz" is pronounced /ɛfiˈt͡si̯ɛnt͡s/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Effizienz" der, die, or das?
- "Effizienz" is a feminine noun, so it takes the article "die".
- What is the plural of "Effizienz"?
- The plural of "Effizienz" is "Effizienzen".
- What part of speech is "Effizienz"?
- "Effizienz" is a noun in German.
