German Phrase
Das wirkt sich positiv aus.
Meaning
The sentence states that something produces a beneficial or favorable result. It can refer to policies, actions, decisions, or any situation where the outcome is good.
When to use
Use this phrase when you want to comment on the impact of an event, a change, a measure, or a behavior and emphasize that the impact is positive. It is common in business meetings, news reports, and everyday conversation about results.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Daswirktsichpositivaus
Separable verb: auswirken
The verb "auswirken" splits in main clauses: the prefix "aus" moves to the end of the clause ("wirkt ... aus").
Reflexive pronoun "sich"
"sich" is required because "auswirken" is used reflexively when talking about the effect something has.
"positiv" as adverb
Here "positiv" modifies the verb phrase and is placed before the verb prefix "aus".
🗨In Conversation
Wie hat die neue Arbeitszeitregelung das Team beeinflusst?
How has the new working‑hour rule affected the team?
Das wirkt sich positiv aus.
It has a positive effect.
✕Common Mistakes
Das wirkt sich aus positiv.
The adverb must stay before the verb prefix; the correct order is "positiv aus" at the end of the clause.
Das wirkt sich positiv.
Leaving out the verb prefix "aus" makes the sentence incomplete because "auswirken" is a separable verb.
Das wirkt positiv sich aus.
The reflexive pronoun "sich" must stay directly after the conjugated verb; moving it changes the structure.
↔Alternatives
Das hat positive Auswirkungen.
That has positive effects.
Das führt zu positiven Ergebnissen.
That leads to positive results.
Das bringt positive Effekte.
That brings positive effects.
Cultural Tip
In German, "auswirken" is a fairly formal verb and is often heard in business, scientific, or news contexts. When speaking informally you might hear "Das hat gute Folgen" instead. Remember that the prefix "aus" always goes to the end of the clause, even if other adverbs (like "positiv") are inserted before it.