German Conversation · Level 114
44 words
German word
mitwirken
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈmɪtˌvɪɐ̯kən/
Meaning
- verbcooperate
Example
Ich wirke gern bei diesem Projekt mit.
I enjoy cooperating on this project.
More examples
Sie wirkt aktiv im Team mit.
She actively collaborates within the team.
Core concept
A person joins a shared task and helps move it forward through practical work or ideas.
Common phrases
aktiv mitwirken
actively collaborate
bei einem Workshop mitwirken
work collaboratively at a workshop
Similar words
beitragen: Contribute effort or ideas that help achieve a shared result.
mithelfen: Help with part of a task by lending practical support.
mitmachen: Join an activity and take an active part in what happens.
teilnehmen: Attend and take part in a meeting or event.
Definition in German
an etwas teilnehmen und aktiv durch eigene Arbeit oder Ideen dazu beitragen
Word origin
The verb combines the prefix "mit-" meaning "with" or "along" and "wirken" meaning "to have an effect" or "work," forming the sense of contributing jointly.
Usage tips
- As a separable verb, "mitwirken" places "mit" at the end of a main clause, as in "Ich wirke bei dem Projekt mit."
Other meanings
- participateverb
- contributeverb
- be involvedverb
Opposites
- fernbleibenstay awayverb
- ablehnendeclineverb
Related words
- Mitwirkendercollaboratornoun