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der Effekt
effect
The effect, result, or consequence that a particular cause or action has.
example
Das neue Medikament zeigte schnell einen positiven Effekt.
The new medication quickly showed a positive effect.
der Effekt
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Plural forms
This word has two different plural forms with different meanings. 'Die Effekte' is the normal plural for effects or special effects. 'Die Effekten' is used only in finance for securities.
EXAMPLE
Die Effekte des Sturms sind noch immer sichtbar.
The effects of the storm are still visible.
Sentence structure and usage
When an effect on something is described, 'Effekt' (effect) typically appears with the preposition 'auf' (on) followed by the accusative.
EXAMPLE
Die neue Software hatte einen großen Effekt auf unsere Produktivität.
The new software had a big effect on our productivity.
Typical collocations
In the meaning 'Wirkung' (effect), 'Effekt' (effect) is often combined with adjectives such as 'positiv' (positive), 'negativ' (negative), 'direkt' (direct), 'indirekt' (indirect), or 'langfristig' (long-term).
EXAMPLE
Regelmäßiger Sport hat einen positiven Effekt auf die Gesundheit.
Regular exercise has a positive effect on health.
Typical collocations
In the context of media such as film or theater, 'Effekt' (effect) is usually used in compounds or combinations such as 'Spezialeffekte' (special effects), 'visuelle Effekte' (visual effects), or 'Sound-Effekte' (sound effects).
EXAMPLE
Der Film gewann einen Preis für die besten visuellen Effekte.
The film won an award for the best visual effects.
Fixed expression
The expression 'im Effekt' (in effect) is a fixed idiom that means 'im Ergebnis' (as a result) or 'letztendlich' (ultimately). It often introduces a summarizing conclusion.
EXAMPLE
Wir haben viel diskutiert, aber im Effekt bleibt alles beim Alten.
We discussed a lot, but in effect everything stays the same.
Compare with
Effekt vs Folge
consequence / episode
'die Folge' and 'der Effekt' can both mean the result of a cause. 'Folge' often sounds like a consequence after an event or action, especially when something happens afterward. 'Effekt' places more emphasis on the effect that something has on someone or something. The words can therefore often be similar, but the perspective is a little different: with 'Folge', you think more about the result afterward; with 'Effekt', more about the effect itself. In addition, 'Effekt' also has other uses, for example in films or photos; in those cases, 'Folge' does not fit.
Effekt
Der Lehrer erklärt den Effekt von Licht auf Pflanzen.
The teacher explains the effect of light on plants.
Folge
Eine Folge des langen Regens war, dass viele Straßen gesperrt wurden.
One consequence of the long period of rain was that many roads were closed.
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