German Phrase
Hohe Geschwindigkeiten verhindern Lag.
Meaning
The sentence states that high speeds – whether of internet connection, processor clock, or data transfer – stop or reduce lag, the noticeable delay in digital systems. It is a concise way to praise a fast setup or to explain why a game runs smoothly.
When to use
Use this phrase when talking about gaming performance, streaming quality, or any situation where speed eliminates delay. It works well in tech forums, during a multiplayer match, or when recommending hardware.
✦Grammar Breakdown
HoheGeschwindigkeitenverhindernLag
Adjektiv ohne Artikel
‘Hohe’ is an attributive adjective that takes the weak ending -e when there is no preceding article and the noun is plural.
Plural noun
‘Geschwindigkeiten’ is the plural of ‘die Geschwindigkeit’ (feminine). Plural nouns in German take the ending -en for many feminine nouns.
Verb conjugation
‘verhindern’ is the infinitive; in the present tense with a plural subject it stays in the base form (they prevent).
Loanword gender
‘Lag’ is a tech loanword that is treated as masculine (der Lag) in German, but often appears without an article in short statements.
🗨In Conversation
Deine neue Grafikkarte läuft super, keine Verzögerungen mehr.
Your new graphics card runs great, no more delays.
Ja, hohe Geschwindigkeiten verhindern Lag.
Yes, high speeds prevent lag.
✕Common Mistakes
Hohe Geschwindigkeiten verhindert Lag.
‘verhindert’ is singular; the subject ‘Geschwindigkeiten’ is plural, so the verb must stay in the plural form ‘verhindern’.
Hohe Geschwindigkeiten verhindern der Lag.
In short statements the article is usually omitted; adding ‘der’ makes the sentence sound clunky.
Die hohen Geschwindigkeiten verhindern Lag.
‘hohen’ would be the weak ending used after a definite article; without an article you need the strong ending ‘hohe’.
↔Alternatives
Schnelle Verbindungen reduzieren Verzögerungen.
Fast connections reduce delays.
Durch hohe Datenraten entsteht kaum Lag.
High data rates hardly cause lag.
Mit hoher Geschwindigkeit gibt es kaum Lag.
With high speed there is hardly any lag.
Cultural Tip
In German tech circles ‘Lag’ is a widely accepted loanword, but in formal writing you might prefer ‘Verzögerung’ or ‘Verzögerungen’. Also, avoid over‑using the English word in everyday conversation unless you’re speaking with fellow gamers, as it can sound overly jargon‑y to older audiences.