Einwirken Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Einwirken" is used as verb with the meaning of "influence", "affect" or "have an effect on".

Essential properties of "einwirken"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

  • Infinitive: einwirken
  • Simple past: wirkte ein
  • Participle: eingewirkt

See full conjugation of einwirken

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Note: These properties are not absolute. A transitive verb can be used intransitively and vice versa depending on context, and many verbs can be used reflexively even though they are not primarily reflexive.

Meanings of "einwirken" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To influence or affect"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Die Sonne kann stark auf die Haut einwirken.The sun can strongly affect the skin.
  2. Er versucht, positiv auf das Team einzuwirken.He tries to positively influence the team.
  3. Chemikalien können auf das Material einwirken.Chemicals can act upon the material.

2.) "To act upon a substance to change it"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Die Säure muss einige Minuten auf das Metall einwirken.The acid must act on the metal for a few minutes.
  2. Lassen Sie das Reinigungsmittel auf den Fleck einwirken.Let the cleaning agent work on the stain.
  3. Das Medikament sollte mindestens eine Stunde einwirken.The medication should take effect for at least an hour.
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