noun

die Mitwirkung, -en

participation

Das ist das Helfen oder Teilnehmen an etwas, damit es gut klappt oder fertig wird.

Definition & meaning

Mitwirkung means participation, involvement, or contribution—taking part in an activity, process, or decision. It can refer to active cooperation or to someone’s role in bringing about a result.

In legal or administrative contexts, it can mean cooperation required from a person, such as providing information or documents.

Grammar & word origin

Feminine noun: die Mitwirkung
Plural: die Mitwirkungen, used when referring to several instances or forms of participation
Formed from mit (“with”) and Wirkung (“effect” or “impact”); ultimately related to the verb mitwirken (“to participate” or “to contribute”).

Synonyms & antonyms

die Beteiligung — participation or involvement; a broad, close synonym. Mitwirkung often emphasizes actively helping or contributing.
die Mitarbeit — cooperation or work contributed to a shared task; stresses practical effort.
der Beitrag — a contribution or input; refers more to what someone contributes than to their participation itself.
die Nichtbeteiligung — non-participation; a direct antonym in many contexts.
die Untätigkeit — inactivity or failure to act; an antonym when Mitwirkung means active cooperation.