NOUN

Wirkungsgrad/ˈvɪʁkʊŋsˌɡʁaːt/efficiency; degree of effectiveness

Wirkungsgrad is a German noun that means efficiency or degree of effectiveness. It is pronounced /ˈvɪʁkʊŋsˌɡʁaːt/. As a noun it takes the article "der", with the plural form "Wirkungsgrade".

Definitions

1.ratio of useful output to total input in a system; efficiency(engineering; physics)

a.proportion of energy input converted into useful work

Der Wirkungsgrad eines Motors liegt oft bei etwa 30 %.The efficiency of an engine is often around 30%.

Declension

Gendermasculine

SingularPlural
Nominativeder Wirkungsgraddie Wirkungsgrade
Genitivedes Wirkungsgradesder Wirkungsgrade
Dativedem Wirkungsgradden Wirkungsgraden
Accusativeden Wirkungsgraddie Wirkungsgrade

Frequently asked questions

What does "Wirkungsgrad" mean in English?
"Wirkungsgrad" means efficiency or degree of effectiveness. It is a German noun.
How do you pronounce "Wirkungsgrad"?
"Wirkungsgrad" is pronounced /ˈvɪʁkʊŋsˌɡʁaːt/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
Is "Wirkungsgrad" der, die, or das?
"Wirkungsgrad" is a masculine noun, so it takes the article "der".
What is the plural of "Wirkungsgrad"?
The plural of "Wirkungsgrad" is "Wirkungsgrade".
What part of speech is "Wirkungsgrad"?
"Wirkungsgrad" is a noun in German.

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