funktionieren
Translation
to function, to work
Examples
Mein Computer funktioniert nicht.
My computer doesn't work.
Der Plan hat gut funktioniert.
The plan worked well.
Funktioniert die Heizung wieder?
Is the heating working again?
Grammar Patterns
(subject) to function, to work The coffee machine works perfectly.
Similar Words
Synonyms: laufen, gehen, klappen; Antonym: versagen
Etymology
From Latin 'functio' (function), a direct cognate with the English word 'function'.
Memory Tips
It looks and sounds almost identical to 'function'. Use it when talking about whether a machine, system, or plan is working.