die Wirkung

Plural: die Wirkungen
Based on: wirken
Goethe B1 Noun #261 Noun
  1. the effect, the impact
  2. the impression, the impact
1.

the effect, the impact

Opposite: Ursache
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Examples
  • Ursache und Wirkung.
  • Cause and effect.
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2.

the impression, the impact

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  • Er war sich über die Wirkungen nicht im Klaren.
  • He wasn't aware of the impressions/effects.
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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 'Wirkung' have?

Wirkung has 2 distinct meanings: 1. the effect, the impact, 2. the impression, the impact.

What is the gender of 'Wirkung'?

die

What is the plural of 'Wirkung'?

die Wirkungen

What is 'Wirkung' related to?

The word 'Wirkung' is related to wirken.

Where can I learn more about 'Wirkung'?

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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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