NOUN
Wirkung/ˈvɪʁkʊŋ/effect; impact; result
Wirkung is a German noun that means effect, impact, or result. It is pronounced /ˈvɪʁkʊŋ/. As a noun it takes the article "die", with the plural form "Wirkungen".
Definitions
1.effect or influence that something has(general)
a.physical or psychological effect
Das Medikament zeigt nach einer Stunde seine Wirkung.—The medicine shows its effect after an hour.
b.noticeable consequence or impact
Seine Worte hatten eine beruhigende Wirkung auf sie.—His words had a calming effect on her.
2.result or outcome of an action or event(result)
a.practical consequence or outcome
Die Steuerreform wird erst in ein paar Jahren ihre volle Wirkung entfalten.—The tax reform will only achieve its full effect in a few years.
Declension
Genderfeminine
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | die Wirkung | die Wirkungen |
| Genitive | der Wirkung | der Wirkungen |
| Dative | der Wirkung | den Wirkungen |
| Accusative | die Wirkung | die Wirkungen |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Wirkung" mean in English?
- "Wirkung" means effect, impact, or result. It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Wirkung"?
- "Wirkung" is pronounced /ˈvɪʁkʊŋ/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Wirkung" der, die, or das?
- "Wirkung" is a feminine noun, so it takes the article "die".
- What is the plural of "Wirkung"?
- The plural of "Wirkung" is "Wirkungen".
- What part of speech is "Wirkung"?
- "Wirkung" is a noun in German.
