Beïnvloeden
Example: Jouw woorden kunnen mijn beslissing beïnvloeden.
Definition
"Beïnvloeden" means to have an effect on or change someone or something's behavior, condition, or decisions. For example, in the phrase 'Jouw woorden kunnen mijn beslissing beïnvloeden,' it means that your words can affect or shape my decision.
Etymology
The Dutch verb "beïnvloeden" comes from the prefix 'be-' meaning 'around' or 'about,' combined with 'invloed,' which means 'influence.' 'Invloed' itself derives from the Middle Dutch 'invloden,' related to the idea of flowing in, reflecting how influence can be seen as a force flowing onto someone or something.
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"Beïnvloeden" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - General - (A2) - set 2", containing 116 commonly used words.
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