No. 15,624 in German
wirkten
"Wirkten" is the past tense (3rd person plural) of "wirken," meaning "acted," "worked," or "appeared," depending on context.
In a sentence
Die Schauspieler wirkten müde nach der langen Aufführung.
The actors appeared tired after the long performance.
'Wirkten' here conveys the impression or appearance of being tired, reflecting the actors' post-performance state.
Die Medizin wirkte schnell und brachte Linderung.
The medicine acted quickly and brought relief.
'Wirkten' (as 'wirkte' in singular form) is used to describe the effect or functioning of the medicine.
Sie wirkten gemeinsam an diesem großen Projekt.
They worked together on this large project.
'Wirkten' illustrates collaborative effort or action in the context of working on a project.
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