die Effizienz
Translation
efficiency, effectiveness
Examples
Wir müssen die Effizienz unserer Arbeit steigern.
We need to increase the efficiency of our work.
Die neue Maschine arbeitet mit hoher Effizienz.
The new machine operates with high efficiency.
Grammar Patterns
the efficiency of ((sth.)) The efficiency of the new system is high.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Leistungsfähigkeit (performance), Wirksamkeit (efficacy); Antonyms: Ineffizienz (inefficiency)
Etymology
Derived from the Latin 'efficientia,' meaning 'accomplishing power.' It's a direct cognate of the English 'efficiency.'
Memory Tips
The word is very similar to 'efficiency.' Just remember the German 'z' is pronounced like 'ts'.