German word

leistungsfähig

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈlaɪ̯stʊŋsˌfɛːɪ̯ç/

Meaning

  • adjectivehigh-performance

Example

Die leistungsfähigen Maschinen arbeiten leise.

The high-performance machines run quietly.

Illustration for leistungsfähig (high-performance)

More examples

Unsere Abteilung sucht leistungsfähige Teams für das neue Projekt.

Our department is looking for capable teams for the new project.

Core concept

A machine or person keeps producing strong results even when the task is demanding.

Common phrases

  • leistungsfähige Mitarbeiter

    capable employees

  • leistungsfähige Teams

    capable teams

  • leistungsfähige Infrastruktur

    high-performance infrastructure

Similar words

leistungsstark: Able to produce powerful results or deliver a high level of output.
produktiv: Able to produce a large amount of useful work consistently.
effizient: Able to achieve results with little wasted time or resources.
zuverlässig: Able to keep working as expected and deliver dependable results.

Definition in German

Fähig, hohe Leistung zu erbringen, auch unter starker Belastung.

Word origin

Leistungsfähig combines Leistung, meaning performance or output, with fähig, meaning able, forming an adjective for strong performance capacity.

Usage tips

  • For a person, leistungsfähig focuses on work capacity or productivity and can sound more formal than ordinary words such as tüchtig.

Other meanings

  • capableadjective

Opposites

  • leistungsarmunderperformingadjective

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