powerful / high-performing
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The quality of being able to deliver high performance. This often refers to the technical performance capability of devices, but it can also be applied to the efficiency of people or organizations.
Für Videobearbeitung braucht man einen leistungsstarken Computer mit viel Arbeitsspeicher.
For video editing, you need a powerful computer with a lot of RAM.
The adjective 'leistungsstark' (powerful/high-performing) is made up of 'Leistung' (performance), the linking -s, and 'stark' (strong). It literally means 'strong in performance'.
Dieses neue Smartphone-Modell ist besonders leistungsstark.
This new smartphone model is especially powerful.
'Leistungsstark' (powerful/high-performing) most commonly describes technical devices. Typical combinations are 'leistungsstarker Computer' (powerful computer), 'leistungsstarker Prozessor' (powerful processor), or 'leistungsstarker Motor' (powerful engine).
Für moderne Videospiele benötigt man eine leistungsstarke Grafikkarte.
For modern video games, you need a powerful graphics card.
Less common, but also possible, is using it for people or organizations to describe their high efficiency or productivity. This is often found in business language.
Wir suchen leistungsstarke Mitarbeiter für unser Vertriebsteam.
We are looking for high-performing employees for our sales team.
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'stark' and 'leistungsstark' can both express that something can do a lot or has a strong effect. However, 'stark' is much more general: it can refer to physical strength, great intensity, or a strong effect. 'leistungsstark' is more precise when someone or something delivers high performance, for example a computer, an engine, a team, or an organization. Learners may confuse the words because both can sound positive. As a simple guide: for strength or intensity, you usually say 'stark'; for high technical or professional performance, 'leistungsstark' is more likely.
Für die neue Software braucht das Büro einen leistungsstarken Computer.
The office needs a powerful computer for the new software.
Nach dem Training fühlt sich Max stark genug, die schweren Kisten zu tragen.
After training, Max feels strong enough to carry the heavy boxes.