noun
die Wirkung, -en
effect
Das ist das Ergebnis oder der Effekt, den etwas verursacht oder hervorruft.
The German word "Wirkung" is a noun meaning "effect", "impact", or "influence". It comes from the verb "wirken", which means "to work", "to have an effect", or "to act".
Words with similar meaning:
- Auswirkung (consequence, result)
- Einwirkung (influence, action upon)
- Effekt (effect, impact)
Differences:
- Wirkung refers generally to the effect or impact something has.
- Auswirkung emphasizes the outcome or consequence of an effect.
- Einwirkung refers more to the active influence or force exerted on something.
- Effekt often implies a perceptible or noticeable effect, sometimes in a technical or artistic sense.
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Examples
Die Medizin hat eine heilende Wirkung.noun
The medicine has a healing effect.
Eine direkte Wirkung wird sofort sichtbar.noun
A direct effect becomes immediately visible.
Unter der Wirkung des Medikaments schläft er schnell ein.noun
Under the effect of the medication, he quickly falls asleep.
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