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To cause, bring about, or result in something. It describes the process by which an action or circumstance leads to a specific result or effect.
Die Spende wird viel Gutes bewirken und zahlreichen Menschen helfen.
The donation will do a lot of good and help many people.
'Bewirken' (to cause) is an inseparable verb. The prefix 'be-' remains firmly attached to the verb 'wirken' (to have an effect) in all tenses and sentence constructions.
Was hat deine Entscheidung bewirkt?
What did your decision cause?
The verb is made up of the prefix 'be-' and the verb 'wirken' (to have an effect). The prefix 'be-' makes the verb transitive, so it always needs an accusative object that describes the effect.
Seine Rede hat eine große Veränderung in der Firma bewirkt.
His speech caused a major change in the company.
'Bewirken' (to cause) is often used in combinations that express a strong result, for example 'Wunder bewirken' (to work wonders), 'das Gegenteil bewirken' (to have the opposite effect), or 'eine Veränderung bewirken' (to bring about a change).
Manchmal kann ein kleines Lächeln Wunder bewirken.
Sometimes a small smile can work wonders.
The word 'bewirken' (to cause) is often used in a more formal or written context. It often describes a profound or important consequence.
Die neuen Gesetze sollen mehr soziale Gerechtigkeit bewirken.
The new laws are intended to bring about more social justice.
to do / make
'machen' and 'bewirken' can both express that something has a consequence or an effect. 'machen' is very everyday and direct, especially with feelings or states: something makes someone happy, tired, or nervous. 'bewirken' sounds more precise and somewhat more formal. It is used more when an action, measure, or circumstance produces a particular result. In everyday speech, 'machen' is often more natural; in reports or explanations, 'bewirken' fits better.
Die neue Regel hat bewirkt, dass weniger Fehler passieren.
The new rule has caused fewer mistakes to happen.
Die lange Besprechung hat mich sehr müde gemacht.
The long meeting made me very tired.