Denkleistung

cognitive performance; mental output

noun DENK-lys-toong Rare

Also means

thinking capacity

Usage Note

Denkleistung refers to the quality or quantity of mental work one produces. Hohe Denkleistung erfordern means to demand high cognitive effort. More dynamic than Denkvermögen — it captures performance at a given moment rather than underlying ability.

Examples

"Schlafmangel beeinträchtigt die Denkleistung erheblich."

Natural Translation

Lack of sleep significantly impairs cognitive performance.

Literal Translation

Sleep-lack impairs the thinking-performance considerably.

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