effective
The new policy was effective immediately.
Die neue Politik war sofort wirksam.
die gewünschte Wirkung erzielend
The drug is effective against headaches.
Das Medikament ist gegen Kopfschmerzen wirksam.
She gave an effective presentation.
Sie hielt eine wirksame Präsentation.
Often used to describe methods, strategies, or solutions that achieve the intended result.
gültig oder in Kraft
The contract becomes effective on January 1st.
Der Vertrag wird am 1. Januar wirksam.
Common in legal and administrative contexts to indicate when a rule or agreement starts.
Kollokationen
Antonyme
Profi-Tipp
Wirksam vs. Effektiv
'Wirksam' emphasizes achieving the desired result, while 'effektiv' often implies efficiency (doing something with minimal effort/resources). Example: 'Eine wirksame Lösung' (an effective solution) vs. 'eine effektive Methode' (an efficient method).
Goldene Regel
Context Matters
Always consider the context when translating 'effective.' In legal or formal settings, 'wirksam' is preferred. In technical or efficiency-focused contexts, 'effektiv' may be more appropriate.
Wortursprung
From Latin *effectivus* ("productive, effective"), from *effectus* ("effect"), from *efficere* ("accomplish"), from *ex-* ("out") + *facere* ("to do").
Verwendungshinweise
In German, 'wirksam' is the most common translation for 'effective' in everyday contexts, while 'effektiv' can sometimes imply 'efficient' (achieving results with minimal waste). In formal contexts, 'wirksam' is preferred.