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The German word "funktionieren" is a verb meaning "to function", "to work", or "to operate".

• It is formed from "Funktion" (function) + "-ieren" (a common verb ending borrowed from Latin).
• "Funktion" refers to the purpose or role of something.

Similar words:

• arbeiten (to work, especially for people or machines)
• klappen (to work out, to be successful)
• laufen (to run, operate — often for machines)

Difference:

• funktionieren emphasizes that something works as intended or fulfills its function.
• arbeiten is more general, often referring to work or labor.
• klappen is informal, implying things going well or successfully.
• laufen is about the process, like a machine running.

Example:
"Der Computer funktioniert gut." — "The computer works well."