English-German translation for "efficient"

"efficient" German translation

efficient
[iˈfiʃənt; əˈf-]adjective | Adjektiv adj

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  • tüchtig, (leistungs)fähig
    efficient
    efficient
  • wirksam
    efficient effective
    efficient effective
  • (be)wirkend
    efficient effecting
    efficient effecting
  • efficient syn vgl. → see „effective
    efficient syn vgl. → see „effective
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efficient
[iˈfiʃənt; əˈf-]noun | Substantiv s

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  • Diensttauglichermasculine | Maskulinum m
    efficient military term | Militär, militärischMIL
    efficient military term | Militär, militärischMIL
want is a severe but efficient teacher
Not ist ein strenger, aber wirksamer Lehrmeister
want is a severe but efficient teacher
Warum sollten sie eine effiziente Ressourcenzuweisung nicht uneingeschränkt befürworten?
Why should they not fully embrace efficient resource allocation?
Source: News-Commentary
Die Union würde dadurch auch nicht effektiver.
Nor would the Union become more efficient.
Source: Europarl
Nur dann kann der Kampf gegen Armut erfolgreich sein.
Only then can the fight against poverty be efficient.
Source: Europarl
Der nächste Schritt besteht darin, zu untersuchen, wie wirksam diese Behandlung beim Menschen ist.
The next step is to investigate how efficient this treatment is in human patients.
Source: News-Commentary
Erstens die Energieeinsparung durch Kraftstoff sparende Fahrzeuge.
The first is energy conservation through more fuel-efficient vehicles.
Source: News-Commentary
Die Mission kann auch als Faktor der Konfliktverhütung angesehen werden.
The mission can also be seen as an efficient conflict-prevention exercise.
Source: Europarl
Oder anders: Seien wir solidarisch, aber effizient.
To interpret this in another context: let us show solidarity, but, in doing so, be efficient.
Source: Europarl
Eine Verlagerung auf energieeffizientere Transportmittel verringert Verkehrsstaus.
Shifts to more energy-efficient means of transportation ease congestion.
Source: News-Commentary
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