aus|wirken
Translation
to have an effect, to affect, to impact
Examples
Das neue Gesetz wird sich auf alle auswirken.
The new law will affect everyone.
Wie wirkt sich der Stress auf dich aus?
How does the stress affect you?
Grammar Patterns
to have an effect on ((sth.acc)) sich ((auf+4)) auswirken Smoking affects health negatively.
Similar Words
Synonyms: beeinflussen, beeinträchtigen
Etymology
From 'aus' (out) + 'wirken' (to work, to have an effect). The effect 'works its way out'.
Memory Tips
Think of an action 'working' ('wirken') its way 'out' ('aus') to create an effect on something else.