Effizienz
시간이나 자원을 낭비하지 않고 빠르고 정확하게 무언가를 하는 것을 의미해요.
Efficiency is doing things right by minimizing waste and maximizing output.
30초 단어
- Achieving goals with minimal effort or resources.
- Focuses on the ratio of output to input.
- Essential concept in business and daily productivity.
Summary
Efficiency is doing things right by minimizing waste and maximizing output.
- Achieving goals with minimal effort or resources.
- Focuses on the ratio of output to input.
- Essential concept in business and daily productivity.
Focus on the input-output ratio
Always remember that efficiency is about the relationship between input and output. Think of it as getting more for less.
Don't confuse with effectiveness
Many people use these interchangeably, but they have distinct meanings. Effectiveness is about doing the right thing, efficiency is about doing it the right way.
German cultural value of efficiency
In German work culture, efficiency is highly valued and often expected. Being 'effizient' is considered a sign of professional competence.
예시
4 / 4Wir müssen unsere Arbeitsweise verbessern, um die Effizienz zu steigern.
We must improve our way of working to increase efficiency.
Die neue Maschine arbeitet mit hoher Energieeffizienz.
The new machine operates with high energy efficiency.
Das war eine sehr effiziente Lösung für unser Problem.
That was a very efficient solution to our problem.
Die wirtschaftliche Effizienz des Projekts ist belegt.
The economic efficiency of the project is proven.
어휘 가족
암기 팁
Think of the 'E' in Efficiency as 'Economy of effort'. If you are economical with your time and energy, you are being efficient.
Überblick
Das Wort Effizienz stammt vom lateinischen 'efficere' (bewirken, ausführen) ab. Es bezeichnet das Verhältnis zwischen dem erzielten Ergebnis und dem dafür eingesetzten Aufwand. Im Gegensatz zur Effektivität, bei der es primär darum geht, das richtige Ziel zu erreichen, fokussiert sich die Effizienz darauf, dies möglichst ressourcenschonend zu tun. 2) Verwendungsmuster: Effizienz wird oft in Verbindung mit Verben wie 'steigern', 'erhöhen' oder 'verbessern' verwendet. Man spricht von 'Energieeffizienz' oder 'Prozesseffizienz'. Es ist ein abstraktes Substantiv, das meist im Singular auftritt. 3) Häufige Kontexte: Besonders in der Wirtschaft, im Management und in der Ingenieurwissenschaft ist das Wort allgegenwärtig. Unternehmen streben nach Effizienz, um Kosten zu senken und Gewinne zu maximieren. Auch im Alltag wird es verwendet, wenn jemand Aufgaben besonders schnell und klug erledigt. 4) Vergleich ähnlicher Wörter: 'Effektivität' wird oft verwechselt. Während Effektivität bedeutet, die Dinge richtig zu tun (Zielerreichung), bedeutet Effizienz, die Dinge richtig zu tun (Ressourcenminimierung). 'Wirtschaftlichkeit' ist ein ähnlicher Begriff, der jedoch stärker den finanziellen Aspekt betont, während Effizienz ein breiteres Spektrum an Ressourcen (Zeit, Energie, Material) abdeckt.
사용 참고사항
Effizienz is a formal noun commonly used in business, engineering, and administrative contexts. It is rarely used in casual, emotional conversations between friends. When using it, ensure you are referring to a process or system rather than a person's character.
자주 하는 실수
Learners often use 'Effizienz' when they mean 'Effektivität'. Another common mistake is using it as an adverb; remember it is a noun, so use the adjective 'effizient' instead. It is not used to describe physical strength.
암기 팁
Think of the 'E' in Efficiency as 'Economy of effort'. If you are economical with your time and energy, you are being efficient.
어원
Derived from the Latin 'efficientia', which comes from 'efficere' meaning 'to accomplish'. It entered German via scholarly Latin in the early modern period.
문화적 맥락
Germany is often stereotypically associated with efficiency. This reflects a cultural preference for structured, organized, and result-oriented workflows in professional settings.
예시
Wir müssen unsere Arbeitsweise verbessern, um die Effizienz zu steigern.
everydayWe must improve our way of working to increase efficiency.
Die neue Maschine arbeitet mit hoher Energieeffizienz.
formalThe new machine operates with high energy efficiency.
Das war eine sehr effiziente Lösung für unser Problem.
informalThat was a very efficient solution to our problem.
Die wirtschaftliche Effizienz des Projekts ist belegt.
academicThe economic efficiency of the project is proven.
어휘 가족
자주 쓰는 조합
자주 쓰는 구문
maximale Effizienz
maximum efficiency
auf Effizienz getrimmt
geared towards efficiency
Effizienzverlust
loss of efficiency
자주 혼동되는 단어
Effectiveness focuses on achieving the goal, regardless of the cost. Efficiency focuses on the cost of achieving that goal.
문법 패턴
Focus on the input-output ratio
Always remember that efficiency is about the relationship between input and output. Think of it as getting more for less.
Don't confuse with effectiveness
Many people use these interchangeably, but they have distinct meanings. Effectiveness is about doing the right thing, efficiency is about doing it the right way.
German cultural value of efficiency
In German work culture, efficiency is highly valued and often expected. Being 'effizient' is considered a sign of professional competence.
셀프 테스트
Wählen Sie das passende Wort für die Lücke.
Um die ___ zu steigern, haben wir neue Software eingeführt.
In einem beruflichen Kontext ist die Steigerung der Effizienz durch Software das gebräuchlichste Ziel.
점수: /1
자주 묻는 질문
3 질문Effektivität bedeutet, das richtige Ziel zu erreichen, während Effizienz bedeutet, dieses Ziel mit so wenig Aufwand wie möglich zu erreichen. Man kann effektiv sein, ohne effizient zu arbeiten.
Meistens ja, da es Ressourcen spart. Wenn jedoch die Qualität unter zu extremer Effizienz leidet, kann sie auch negativ wahrgenommen werden.
Durch bessere Planung, das Eliminieren von Ablenkungen und die Nutzung passender Werkzeuge lässt sich die Effizienz deutlich erhöhen. Auch Pausen helfen, langfristig effizienter zu arbeiten.
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