German word

effizient

Pronunciation

IPA/ɛfiˈtsi̯ɛnt/

Meaning

  • adjectiveefficient

Example

Wir arbeiten effizienter als zuvor.

We work more efficiently than before.

Illustration for effizient (efficient)

More examples

Eine effiziente Lösung spart Zeit und Kosten.

An efficient solution saves time and reduces costs.

Core concept

A streamlined process reaches its goal quickly while using little time, effort, or material.

Common phrases

  • eine effiziente Lösung

    an efficient solution

  • effiziente Maßnahmen

    efficient measures

  • effiziente Nutzung von Ressourcen

    efficient use of resources

Similar words

effektiv: Delivering the result that was intended.
produktiv: Generating many useful results in a short period.
wirtschaftlich: Using money and resources in a cost-effective way.
sparsam: Using only as much money or material as needed.

Definition in German

Bezeichnet Handlungen, Prozesse oder Lösungen, die mit geringem Aufwand schnell und wirkungsvoll zum Ziel führen.

Word origin

Effizient derives from Latin efficiens, the present participle of efficere, meaning to accomplish or bring about.

Usage tips

  • German uses the adjective form in adverbial phrases, so effizient arbeiten means to work efficiently without an added ending.

Other meanings

  • efficientlyadverb

Opposites

  • ineffizientinefficientadjective

Related words

  • Effizienzefficiencynoun
  • Effizienzsteigerungefficiency improvementnoun
  • effizienzorientiertefficiency-orientedadjective

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