Beeinflussen
Example: Das Wetter kann unsere Pläne stark beeinflussen.
Definition
"beeinflussen" means to have an effect on or change something or someone, often indirectly or subtly. It involves causing a difference in behavior, opinions, or outcomes, as in the example where weather can strongly influence plans.
Etymology
The word "beeinflussen" comes from the German prefix "be-" meaning 'to' or 'around' combined with "Fluss," meaning 'flow.' Originally, it referred to the 'flowing towards' or 'impacting' something, like how a river influences its surroundings. Did you know this word metaphorically connects influence to the flow of water?
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"Beeinflussen" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - General - (A2) - set 2", containing 116 commonly used words.
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