Die Auswirkung
Example: Die Auswirkung des Regens war eine nasse Straße.
Definition
"Die Auswirkung" refers to the effect or consequence that results from a particular action or event. It describes how one thing influences or changes another, such as in the phrase "Die Auswirkung des Regens war eine nasse Straße," meaning the impact of the rain was a wet street.
Etymology
The word "die Auswirkung" comes from the German prefix 'aus-' meaning 'out' and 'Wirkung,' meaning 'effect' or 'action.' Together, they form a word that literally translates to 'out-effect' or 'result,' reflecting how one event produces an outcome. Did you know? The word 'Wirkung' itself stems from the verb 'wirken,' meaning 'to work' or 'to have an effect.'
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"Die Auswirkung" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - General - (A2) - set 2", containing 116 commonly used words.
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