No. 492 in German
leistung
"Leistung" means "performance," "achievement," or "capacity" in English.
In a sentence
Die Leistung des Teams im Spiel war beeindruckend.
The performance of the team in the game was impressive.
In this sentence, 'Leistung' refers to the performance or achievement in a specific context.
Ein hoher Stromverbrauch kann auf eine ineffiziente elektrische Leistung hinweisen.
High power consumption can indicate inefficient electrical output.
Here, 'Leistung' is used in the technical sense, referring to electrical power or output.
Die Versicherung prüft die erbrachte Leistung vor der Erstattung.
The insurance company reviews the provided service before reimbursement.
In this context, 'Leistung' refers to a service or contribution made by someone or an organization.
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