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.the effect produced by something; result or consequence(general)

a.direct result caused by an action or event

Die Nebenwirkungen des Medikaments sind minimal.The side effects of the medication are minimal.

2.impact or influence something exerts(influence)

a.lasting influence on a situation or person

Seine Worte hatten eine große Wirkung auf mich.His words had a great impact on me.

Declension

Genderfeminine

SingularPlural
Nominativedie Wirkungdie Wirkungen
Genitiveder Wirkungder Wirkungen
Dativeder Wirkungden Wirkungen
Accusativedie Wirkungdie 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.

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