der Leistungsdruck
Translation
performance pressure, pressure to perform
Examples
Viele Studenten leiden unter Leistungsdruck.
Many students suffer from performance pressure.
Der hohe Leistungsdruck bei der Arbeit macht ihn krank.
The high pressure to perform at work is making him sick.
Grammar Patterns
to be/suffer under ((sth.dat)) Many students suffer under performance pressure.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Stress, Erfolgsdruck (pressure to succeed); Antonyms: Entspannung (relaxation), Gelassenheit (composure)
Etymology
Composed of 'Leistung' (performance) and 'Druck' (pressure).
Memory Tips
Picture the 'pressure' (Druck) to achieve a certain 'performance' (Leistung).