effizient
efficiently · efficient
Mit wenig Zeit, Kraft oder Geld ein gutes Ergebnis erreichend.
The German word "effizient" is an adjective meaning "efficient". It describes a process, method, or system that achieves a desired result with minimal waste of resources such as time, effort, or materials.
- It comes from Latin roots but has been fully integrated into German without compound smaller words.
Similar German words:
- wirksam (effective)
- produktive (productive)
- leistungsfähig (capable, efficient in terms of performance)
Differences:
- Effizient emphasizes achieving goals with minimal resources (input-output relation).
- Wirksam focuses more on the effectiveness or impact itself, not necessarily the efficiency.
- Produktiv refers to high output or productivity but not always minimizing input or waste.
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Examples
Wir arbeiten effizient an dem Projekt.adjective
We are working efficiently on the project.
Sie löst Aufgaben sehr effizient.adjective
She solves tasks very efficiently.
Wir arbeiten effizient an dem neuen Projekt.adjective
We are working efficiently on the new project.
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