Der Einfluss
Example: Der Einfluss der Medien auf die Jugend ist groß.
Definition
"Der Einfluss" refers to the power or capacity of someone or something to have an effect on the behavior, development, or condition of someone or something else. For example, "Der Einfluss der Medien auf die Jugend ist groß" means the media significantly affects young people.
Etymology
The German word "der Einfluss" comes from the verb 'einfließen', meaning 'to flow in,' originally related to the physical flow of liquids. Over time, it evolved metaphorically to mean the gradual effect or impact one thing has on another, similar to how something flows into and affects a larger body.
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"Der Einfluss" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - General - (B1) - set 6", containing 114 commonly used words.
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