Funktionieren Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Funktionieren" is used as verb with the meaning of "to function", "to work" or "to operate".

Essential properties of "funktionieren"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

  • Infinitive: funktionieren
  • Simple past: funktionierte
  • Participle: funktioniert

See full conjugation of funktionieren

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Note: These properties are not absolute. A transitive verb can be used intransitively and vice versa depending on context, and many verbs can be used reflexively even though they are not primarily reflexive.

Meanings of "funktionieren" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To work correctly or as expected"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Die Maschine funktioniert einwandfrei.The machine functions perfectly.
  2. Mein neues Handy funktioniert nicht richtig.My new cell phone isn't working properly.
  3. Das System funktioniert nur mit der neuesten Software.The system only works with the latest software.

2.) "To succeed or achieve the desired outcome"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Sein Plan funktionierte besser als erwartet.His plan worked out better than expected.
  2. Diese Methode funktioniert nicht bei allen Patienten.This method doesn't work for all patients.
  3. Unsere Zusammenarbeit funktioniert sehr gut.Our collaboration works very well.
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