Translation of German word "Wirkung" to English
dieWirkung
/ˈvɪʁkʊŋ/
Meaning
NounThe result or outcome of a cause.
How to use
The feminine noun Wirkung ('effect / impact / operation / result') is derived from wirken (to work/affect) and declines regularly (plural Wirkungen). The related adjective is wirksam (effective).
🇬🇧 English
Wirkung
Example
Die Wirkung des Medikaments ist gut.
The effect of the medicine is good.
Die Wirkung des Wetters ist schlecht.
The effect of the weather is bad.
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Common phrases
- Wirkung zeigen— to take effect / show results (idiom)
- ohne Wirkung— without effect / ineffective
- Nebenwirkung— side effect (specifically medical, related compound)
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Frequency rank: #540 in German
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The German word "die Wirkung" is defined as: "The result or outcome of a cause."
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The German word "die Wirkung" means "Wirkung" in English.
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Yes, here is a practical example: "Die Wirkung des Medikaments ist gut." (which translates as "The effect of the medicine is good.").
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