Translation of German word "funktionieren" to English
funktionieren
/fʊktɪoˈniːʁən/
Meaning
VerbTo have a function.
How to use
The weak verb funktionieren ('to function / work / operate') conjugates regularly: hat funktioniert. Because it ends in -ieren, it does not receive ge- in the past participle. It is used for machines, systems, plans, or relationships (Das funktioniert nicht — That doesn't work).
🇬🇧 English
to function
Example
Unser Hotel veranstaltet am Abend des 18. April eine Veranstaltung für alle Lagerarbeiter.
Our hotel is hosting an event for all warehouse workers on the evening of April 18th.
Er stellte die Funktion vorsichtig auf das Regal.
He carefully placed the function on the shelf.
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Common phrases
- einwandfrei funktionieren— to function / work flawlessly / perfectly
- nicht funktionieren— to not work / fail
- gut funktionieren— to work well / function properly
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Present Tense (Präsens)
Simple Past (Präteritum)
Perfect (Perfekt)
ich bin/habe funktioniert
Imperative (Imperativ)
Frequency rank: #271 in German
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The German word "funktionieren" is defined as: "To have a function."
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The German word "funktionieren" means "to function" in English.
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Yes, here is a practical example: "Ein Computer funktioniert nur mit Strom." (which translates as "Our hotel is hosting an event for all warehouse workers on the evening of April 18th.").
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