Wirkung

Meaning

1. (feminine) effect
2. (feminine) action
3. (feminine) appeal, impression

Concepts

effect

impression

efficacy

impact

influence

result

force

action

appeal

consequence

virtue

benefit

efficiency

success

effectiveness

validity

operation

agency

air

aura

imprint

printed matter

spoor

trace

track

trail

potency

function

practical effect

intensity

strength

availability

authority

might

power

achievement

fruition

execution

after-effect

aftereffect

aftermath

upshot

Hyphenated as

Wir‧kung

Gender

♀️ Feminine

Pronounced as (IPA)

[ˈvɪʁkʊŋ]

Etymology

wirken + -ung

Sentences

In diesem Falle verlieren sie ihre Wirkung .

In this case, they lose their effect.

Die Wirkung eines solchen Verhaltens finde ich fatal .

The effects of such behaviour are, in my opinion, fatal.

Wegen seiner halluzinogenen Wirkung wird es oft als Rauschmittel verwendet .

Because of its hallucinogenic effect, it is often used as an intoxicant.