bewirken
Translation
to cause, to bring about, to effect
Examples
Seine Rede hat viel bewirkt.
His speech brought about a lot.
Was soll diese Regelung bewirken?
What is this regulation supposed to achieve?
Grammar Patterns
((et4)) bewirken to cause sth., to bring sth. about The medicine brought about a quick improvement.
Similar Words
verursachen (to cause), hervorrufen (to evoke), auslösen (to trigger)
Etymology
From the prefix 'be-' (acting upon) and 'wirken' (to work, have an effect). Literally, 'to work upon' something to create an effect.
Memory Tips
Connect it to the noun 'die Wirkung' (the effect). When you 'bewirken' something, you create a 'Wirkung'.