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effective in German

effective in German is wirksam, effektiv, wirkungsvoll — effective means producing the intended result; actually working.

effective in German

wirksam
adj
Having the power to produce a required effect or effects.
effektiv
adj
Having the power to produce a required effect or effects.
wirkungsvoll
adj
Having the power to produce a required effect or effects.
wirksam
adj
Producing a decided or decisive effect.
effektiv
adj
Producing a decided or decisive effect.
wirkungsvoll
adj
Efficient, serviceable, or operative, available for useful work.
effektiv
adj
Efficient, serviceable, or operative, available for useful work.
wirksam
adj
Actually in effect.
in Kraft
adj
Actually in effect.

What does "effective" mean?

  1. adj Producing the intended result; actually working.
    "A simple chart proved an effective way to keep the team on track."
  2. adj Officially in force or operation as of a stated time.
    "The ticket price change becomes effective at the start of next month."
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effective in a sentence

  • A simple chart proved an effective way to keep the team on track.
  • The new medication proved effective against the infection.
  • The ticket price change becomes effective at the start of next month.
  • The agreement was effective immediately after both parties had signed it.

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What is "effective" in German?
"effective" in German is wirksam, effektiv, wirkungsvoll. effective means: Producing the intended result; actually working.
How do you use "effective" in a sentence?
Example: "A simple chart proved an effective way to keep the team on track." In German, "effective" is wirksam, effektiv, wirkungsvoll.
Are there other ways to say "effective" in German?
Yes — German has 4 translations listed for "effective": wirksam, effektiv, wirkungsvoll, in Kraft.
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