die Leistungsgrenze
Translation
performance limit, limit of capacity, breaking point
Examples
Jeder Sportler kennt seine Leistungsgrenze.
Every athlete knows their performance limit.
Die Maschine hat ihre Leistungsgrenze erreicht.
The machine has reached its performance limit.
Grammar Patterns
to reach ((one's)) performance limit The runner reached his performance limit.
Similar Words
Synonyms: das Limit (the limit), die Kapazitätsgrenze (capacity limit)
Etymology
Composed of 'Leistung' (performance) + '-s-' (linking element) + 'Grenze' (limit, border). Literally 'performance limit'.
Memory Tips
Imagine a 'Grenze' (border line) that marks the maximum 'Leistung' (performance) you can achieve.