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wirksam

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Adjective

wirksam

Pronunciation: /ˈvɪʁkˌzaːm/

effective (well-suited for achieving the intended purpose)

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Meanings

Adjective
  1. effective (well-suited for achieving the intended purpose)
  2. effective (having come into effect)

Example sentence

Dieses Mittel ist sehr wirksam gegen Kopfschmerzen.

This remedy is very effective against headaches.

Usage

  • eine wirksame Maßnahme — A measure that achieves the intended result.
  • wirksam / wirkungslos — Effective versus having no effect.
Extra sentence

Die neue Abdichtung ist wirksam gegen Zugluft.

The new seal is effective against draughts.