Beïnvloeden
Example: De uitvindingen van die tijd beïnvloeden onze cultuur nog steeds.
Definition
"Beïnvloeden" means to have an effect on or change something, especially in a significant way. It describes the action of causing a change in someone's opinions, behaviors, or in historical events, like how inventions from a certain period still influence our culture today.
Etymology
The Dutch word "beïnvloeden" comes from the prefix 'be-' meaning 'about' or 'around' and the noun 'invloed,' which means 'influence.' 'Invloed' itself derives from Middle Dutch and Old Dutch roots related to flow or stream, metaphorically referring to the flow of impact or power. Did you know? The word captures the idea of something flowing upon or affecting another.
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"Beïnvloeden" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - History - (B2) - set 1", containing 105 commonly used words.
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