German Conversation · Level 33
91 words
German word
Leistung
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈlaɪ̯stʊŋ/
Meaning
- feminine nounachievement
Example
Die Leistungen im letzten Jahr waren beeindruckend.
Last year's achievements were impressive.
More examples
Seine Leistung im Test war nicht ausreichend.
His performance in the test was not adequate.
Core concept
A visible scorecard of what work, study, or a business effort has produced.
Common phrases
gute Leistung
good performance
Leistung erbringen
achieve
hohe Leistung
high performance
Similar words
Erfolg: A good result that comes from reaching a goal.
Ergebnis: What appears after an action or process is complete.
Note: A mark or assessment awarded in an exam or class.
Definition in German
Ein messbares Ergebnis einer Arbeit oder Prüfung, das den Grad des Erfolgs oder das Ausmaß des Erreichten anzeigt.
Word origin
Leistung is formed from the verb leisten, meaning to perform or accomplish, with the noun-forming suffix -ung.
Usage tips
- Leistung is feminine, so the usual forms are die Leistung and die Leistungen.
Other meanings
- performancenoun
Opposites
- Misserfolgfailurenoun
- Versagenfailurenoun
Related words
- leistenfulfillverb
- Leistungsfähigkeitcapacitynoun
- leistungsfähighigh-performingadjective