mit|wirken
Translation
to participate, to contribute, to cooperate, to take part
Examples
Er wirkte an dem Projekt mit.
He participated in the project.
Viele Künstler wirkten an dem Film mit.
Many artists contributed to the film.
Grammar Patterns
((in sth.dat)) / ((on sth.dat)) to participate/contribute in/to sth. He participated in the project.
Similar Words
teilnehmen (to take part), beitragen (to contribute), sich beteiligen (to get involved)
Etymology
From 'mit-' (with, along) and 'wirken' (to work, to have an effect). Literally 'to work with' or 'to have an effect together'.
Memory Tips
Think of 'mit' as 'with' and 'wirken' as 'work'. To 'work with' others on something is to participate or contribute.