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To operate correctly, deliver the expected performance, or fulfill the intended purpose. This applies to devices, systems, plans, or even social interactions.
Der alte Computer funktioniert erstaunlicherweise immer noch einwandfrei.
Surprisingly, the old computer still works perfectly.
'Funktionieren' (to work / to function) is a verb ending in '-ieren', which often indicates a foreign-language origin. These verbs are always regular and form the past participle without the prefix 'ge-'.
Der Drucker hat gestern noch perfekt funktioniert.
The printer was still working perfectly yesterday.
The subject of 'funktionieren' (to work / to function) is typically not a person, but a device, a machine, a system, or an abstract plan. It describes whether something fulfills its purpose.
Die Heizung funktioniert nicht richtig.
The heating isn't working properly.
The verb is not only used for technical devices, but also for abstract concepts such as plans, strategies, or social relationships.
Die Zusammenarbeit in unserem Team funktioniert sehr gut.
The collaboration in our team works very well.
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With a device, gehen and funktionieren can both express that it is working correctly. Gehen sounds colloquial and is not equally common with every object. Funktionieren is the clear choice in factual or formal statements.
Laut Prüfbericht funktioniert der Drucker wieder einwandfrei.
According to the test report, the printer is working perfectly again.
Keine Sorge, der Drucker geht wieder.
Don't worry, the printer is working again.
