wirken

Türkçe: etki etmek, görünmek, işe yaramak

1. to function, to be effective, to work (intransitive) · Das neue Medikament wirkt nicht so gut wie Aspirin. The new medicine doesn't work as well as aspirin.· Dieser Köder wirkt wie ein Fischmagnet. This bait works like a fish magnet.
2. to appear, to seem (impersonal) · Dieses Essen wirkt etwas fade. This food seems a little bland.· Es wirkt, als wollten sie das Projekt abbrechen. It seems like they want to cancel the project.
3. to have an effect (intransitive) · Lassen Sie die einzigartige Landschaft auf sich wirken. Let the unique landscape have its effect on you.
4. to perform (some action), to achieve (some effect), to work (cause to happen), to cast (a spell) (transitive) · Die Therapie wirkt Wunder bei meiner Arthritis. The therapy works wonders for my arthritis.
5. to work or be active in a certain field or industry (intransitive) · Ich habe einige Jahre als Architekt gewirkt. I worked as an architect for several years.
6. to work (intransitive) · Wir wirken für den Frieden und den Schutz der Umwelt. We work for peace and the protection of the environment.
7. to take effect, to be effective (intransitive) · Die neue Regel wirkt ab sofort. The new rule is effective immediately.
8. to knit (with yarn), to brocade