VERB
bewirken/bəˈvɪʁkn̩/to cause; to bring about; to effect
bewirken is a German verb that means to cause, to bring about, or to effect. It is pronounced /bəˈvɪʁkn̩/. In conjugation, the simple past is "bewirkte" and the past participle is "bewirkt".
Definitions
1.to cause something to happen or bring something about(cause/effect)
a.to have as a result or consequence
Die neue Medizin bewirkt eine schnelle Heilung.—The new medicine brings about a quick recovery.
b.to effect or bring something into existence
Seine Worte bewirkten eine Veränderung in der Gruppe.—His words caused a change in the group.
Conjugation
| Infinitive | bewirken |
|---|---|
| Present (ich) | bewirke |
| Present (du) | bewirkst |
| Present (er/sie/es) | bewirkt |
| Preterite (ich) | bewirkte |
| Participle II | bewirkt |
| Konjunktiv II (ich) | bewirkte |
| Imperative (singular) | bewirk |
| Imperative (plural) | bewirkt |
| Auxiliary | haben |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "bewirken" mean in English?
- "bewirken" means to cause, to bring about, or to effect. It is a German verb.
- How do you pronounce "bewirken"?
- "bewirken" is pronounced /bəˈvɪʁkn̩/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What is the past participle of "bewirken"?
- The past participle (Partizip II) of "bewirken" is "bewirkt", used with the auxiliary "haben".
- What is the simple past of "bewirken"?
- In the simple past (Präteritum), "bewirken" becomes "bewirkte" in the first person singular.
- What part of speech is "bewirken"?
- "bewirken" is a verb in German.
