wirkungslos

wirkungsloser · am wirkungslosesten
Based on: -los, Wirkung
Adjective
1.

without having effect

Opposite: wirkungsvoll
(for things that are supposed to have one)
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  • Das war wirkungsvoll /wirkungslos.
  • That was very effective/ineffective.
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The 2 Meanings of “wirken”

A fun look at the meaning of "wirken" and its related words. We'll learn about the difference to "scheinen" and what work has to do with reality :)

Vocab: wirken, die Wirkung, wirklich, bewirken, die Wirklichkeit

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How many meanings does the German word 'wirkungslos' have?

wirkungslos has 1 distinct meaning: 1. without having effect.

What is the comparative and superlative of 'wirkungslos'?

comparative: wirkungsloser / superlative: am wirkungslosesten

What is 'wirkungslos' related to?

The word 'wirkungslos' is related to -los and Wirkung.

Where can I learn more about 'wirkungslos'?

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The 2 Meanings of “wirken”
A fun look at the meaning of "wirken" and its related words. We'll learn about the difference to "scheinen" and what work has to do with reality :)
Vocab: wirken, die Wirkung, wirklich, bewirken, die Wirklichkeit
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