VERB
wirken/ˈvɪʁkn̩/to have an effect; to seem; to work (as in exert influence)
wirken is a German verb that means to have an effect, to seem, or to work (as in exert influence). It is pronounced /ˈvɪʁkn̩/. In conjugation, the simple past is "wirkte" and the past participle is "gewirkt".
Definitions
1.to have an effect; to show an effect(general effect)
a.to influence or make something happen
Das Medikament wirkt schnell.—The medicine works quickly.
2.to appear (in a certain way); to come across(appearance)
a.to give an impression
Sie wirkt heute sehr müde.—She seems very tired today.
3.to work (in a non-physical sense, e.g., as an artist, teacher)(function or act within a field)
a.to be active in a certain profession or area
Er wirkte viele Jahre als Lehrer.—He worked for many years as a teacher.
Conjugation
| Infinitive | wirken |
|---|---|
| Present (ich) | wirke |
| Present (du) | wirkst |
| Present (er/sie/es) | wirkt |
| Preterite (ich) | wirkte |
| Participle II | gewirkt |
| Konjunktiv II (ich) | wirkte |
| Imperative (singular) | wirk |
| Imperative (plural) | wirkt |
| Auxiliary | haben |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "wirken" mean in English?
- "wirken" means to have an effect, to seem, or to work (as in exert influence). It is a German verb.
- How do you pronounce "wirken"?
- "wirken" is pronounced /ˈvɪʁkn̩/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What is the past participle of "wirken"?
- The past participle (Partizip II) of "wirken" is "gewirkt", used with the auxiliary "haben".
- What is the simple past of "wirken"?
- In the simple past (Präteritum), "wirken" becomes "wirkte" in the first person singular.
- What part of speech is "wirken"?
- "wirken" is a verb in German.
