agieren
Translation
to act, to operate, to function
Examples
Der Politiker agiert sehr vorsichtig.
The politician acts very cautiously.
Die Firma agiert weltweit.
The company operates worldwide.
Er muss schnell agieren, um das Problem zu lösen.
He must act quickly to solve the problem.
Grammar Patterns
((adv.)) to act (in a certain way) He agiert professionally.
((as sth.)) to act as sth. She agiert as the group's spokesperson.
Similar Words
Synonyms: handeln (to act), wirken (to have an effect), vorgehen (to proceed)
Etymology
From Latin 'agere' (to do, to act). Cognate with English 'act' and 'agent'.
Memory Tips
Think of an 'agent' who 'acts' (agiert). The words are very similar.