De invloed
Example: De invloed van de Romeinen is nog steeds zichtbaar in Nederland.
Definition
"De invloed" refers to the power or capacity to have an effect on the character, development, or behavior of someone or something. In history, it often describes how events, cultures, or people shape societies, such as the lasting influence of the Romans in the Netherlands.
Etymology
The Dutch word "de invloed" comes from the verb 'invloeden,' meaning to exert influence or affect. Its roots trace back to Latin 'influere,' meaning 'to flow into,' which beautifully illustrates how influence is like a flow of impact or power from one source to another.
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"De invloed" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - History - (B1) - set 1", containing 102 commonly used words.
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