die Wirkung
Translation
effect, impact, impression
Examples
Das Medikament hat eine starke Wirkung.
The medicine has a strong effect.
Seine Worte hatten keine Wirkung auf mich.
His words had no effect on me.
Grammar Patterns
eine Wirkung ((auf+4)) haben - to have an effect on (sth./sb.) - The weather has an effect on my mood.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Effekt, Einfluss (influence); Antonyms: Ursache (cause)
Etymology
From the verb 'wirken' (to have an effect) + the suffix '-ung' (forms nouns, like '-tion' or '-ing').
Memory Tips
Remember that 'Wirkung' is the result of something that 'wirkt' (works/has an effect).