How the word "wirken" is translated into English
Der Wald kann im Nebel ziemlich unheimlich wirken.
[deːɐ ˈvalt ˈkan ˈɪm ˈneːbl̩ ˈtsiːmlɪç ˈʊnhaɪ̯mlɪç ˈvɪrkn̩.]
The forest can seem quite eerie in the fog.
Nach dem Urlaub wirkst du viel entspannter.
[ˈnaːx ˈdeːm ˈuːɐ̯laʊ̯p ˈvɪrkst ˈduː ˈfiːl ɛntˈʃpantɐ.]
After your vacation you seem much more relaxed.
Der See wirkte heute Morgen ganz ruhig.
[deːɐ ˈzeː ˈvɪrktə ˈhɔɪ̯tə ˈmɔrɡn̩ ˈɡants ˈruːɪç.]
The lake looked very calm this morning.
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