fungieren

function

verb fun-GEE-ren Less Common

Origin: from Latin 'fungi' (to perform)

Also means

act as

Usage Note

fungieren is a formal verb almost always followed by als ('to act as', 'serve as'): Er fungiert als Sprecher. It describes a role someone or something fills, not mechanical functioning, for which funktionieren is used.

Examples

"Sie fungiert als Vorsitzende des Vereins."

Natural Translation

She acts as chair of the club.

Literal Translation

She functions as chairwoman of-the club.

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