Wirken Translations, meanings and synonyms

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

Essential properties of "wirken"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

Infinitive: wirken
Simple past: wirkte
Participle: gewirkt

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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 "wirken" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To have an effect or influence"

Definition: "To have an effect or influence on something or someone."
Translation(s): affect, influence, have an effect, impact, work
Synonym(s): Beeinflussen, Einwirken, Auswirken
Antonym(s): Wirkungslos sein
Related word(s): Wirkung, Einfluss

📝 Some usage examples:

Die Medizin beginnt langsam zu wirken.The medicine is slowly starting to take effect.
Seine Worte wirkten beruhigend auf die Menge.His words had a calming effect on the crowd.
Stress kann negativ auf die Gesundheit wirken.Stress can negatively affect health.

2.) "To appear, seem, give the impression"

Definition: "To give the impression or appear in a certain way."
Translation(s): seem, appear, look, give the impression
Synonym(s): Erscheinen, Aussehen, Vorkommen
Antonym(s): Versagen
Related word(s): Eindruck, Anschein

📝 Some usage examples:

Er wirkt sehr müde heute.He seems very tired today.
Das Gebäude wirkt alt und verfallen.The building looks old and dilapidated.
Sie wirkt glücklich in ihrem neuen Job.She seems happy in her new job.

3.) "To work, be active (in a field)"

Definition: "To work or be active in a specific field."
Translation(s): work, be active, operate, function
Synonym(s): arbeiten, tätig sein
Related word(s): Wirkungsbereich, Tätigkeit

📝 Some usage examples:

Sie wirkt seit Jahren als Ärztin in diesem Krankenhaus.She has been working as a doctor in this hospital for years.
Der Künstler wirkte hauptsächlich in Paris.The artist was mainly active in Paris.
Er wirkt als Berater für verschiedene Unternehmen.He works as a consultant for various companies.

4.) "To weave, knit, manufacture"

Definition: "To weave or manufacture something."
Translation(s): weave, knit, manufacture, produce
Synonym(s): weben, Herstellen
Related word(s): Weberei, Herstellung

📝 Some usage examples:

Sie wirkt wunderschöne Teppiche.She weaves beautiful carpets.
In dieser Fabrik wirkt man Stoffe aus Baumwolle.In this factory, fabrics are manufactured from cotton.
Früher wirkten die Menschen ihre Kleidung selbst.In the past, people wove their own clothes.

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