This is the 967th most frequent German word.
wirken
To appear, seem, have an effect, or work.
'Wirkte' here means 'had an effect' or 'influenced'.
Sein Vortrag wirkte inspirierend auf die Zuhörer.
His lecture had an inspiring effect on the listeners.
'Wirkt' here means 'acts' or 'function'.
Die Salbe wirkt schnell gegen Schmerzen.
The ointment acts quickly against pain.
'Wirkt' here means 'appears' or 'seems'.