Funktionieren
Funktionieren is a German verb that means to function, operate, or work as intended. It is used for machines, devices, processes, and systems, as well as for more abstract operations such as organizations or procedures. The noun das Funktionieren denotes the functioning or operation of something, e.g., die Funktionsweise eines Geräts or das reibungslose Funktionieren der Maschine.
Etymology: Funktionieren derives from the German noun Funktion with the common -ieren verb suffix, aligning with
Usage: In everyday language, one might say, Das Gerät funktioniert nicht, or Die Uhr funktioniert einwandfrei.
Grammar: Funktionieren is a regular -ieren verb. Present tense forms are ich funktioniere, du funktionierst, er
Context: In technology, management, and social sciences, Funktionieren often frames questions of reliability, efficiency, and interoperability,