This is the 450th most frequent German word.
auswirkungen
"Effects" or "consequences."
The word 'Auswirkungen' is used here as a plural noun meaning 'impacts' or 'effects,' emphasizing the observable consequences.
Die Auswirkungen des Klimawandels sind deutlich sichtbar.
The impacts of climate change are clearly visible.
Here, 'Auswirkungen' refers to the effects or outcomes of pollution over an extended period.
Er beschäftigt sich mit den langfristigen Auswirkungen der Umweltverschmutzung.
He is dealing with the long-term effects of pollution.
In this sentence, 'Auswirkungen' denotes the beneficial outcomes or influences resulting from the implementation of a new technology.