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A1 · Verb

wirken

to have an effect, take effect, work

Word details

wirkt, wirkte, hat gewirkt[ˈvɪʁkn̩]to have an effect, take effect, workAls das Medikament wirkt, hat Markus keine Schmerzen mehr.When the medication takes effect, Markus is no longer in pain.
Same stem:bewirken
Word family:wirklichWirkungAuswirkung
Similar meaning:arbeitenfunktionierenklappen

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