der Wirkungsgrad

C1

efficiency

English meaning
efficiency
Gender
der — masculine

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Wirkungsgrad in a sentence

Der Wirkungsgrad der Maschine ist sehr hoch.

Word family

der Wirkungsgrad is built from die Wirkung (effect, impact) and Grad (degree). German builds meaning by welding words together, so knowing the parts usually gives you the whole.

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Questions about Wirkungsgrad

Is it der, die or das Wirkungsgrad?

It is der Wirkungsgrad — Wirkungsgrad is masculine.

What does Wirkungsgrad mean in English?

der Wirkungsgrad means "efficiency". For example: "Der Wirkungsgrad der Maschine ist sehr hoch."

What level is Wirkungsgrad in German?

Wirkungsgrad is a C1 word — c1 — advanced.

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