Translation of German word "Einfluss" to English
derEinfluss
/ˈaɪnfloʊs/
Meaning
NounThe power to affect, control or manipulate something or someone; the ability to change the development of fluctuating things such as conduct, thoughts or decisions.
How to use
The masculine noun Einfluss ('influence / leverage / influx') is a compound derived from fließen (to flow) with the prefix ein- (in). In the plural, it gets an umlaut: Einflüsse (die Einflüsse). Grammatically, the target influenced is introduced by auf + accusative case (Einfluss auf die Entscheidung — influence on the decision). The related verb is beeinflussen (to influence).
🇬🇧 English
Einfluss
Example
Der Einfluss der Medien ist groß.
The influence of the media is great.
Der Einfluss der Politik ist gering.
The influence of politics is small.
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- Einfluss nehmen auf— to exert influence on / affect (requires preposition 'auf' + accusative)
- unter dem Einfluss— under the influence (dative location, e.g. 'unter dem Einfluss von Alkohol')
- großer Einfluss— great influence / heavy leverage
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The German word "der Einfluss" is defined as: "The power to affect, control or manipulate something or someone; the ability to change the development of fluctuating things such as conduct, thoughts or decisions."
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The German word "der Einfluss" means "Einfluss" in English.
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Yes, here is a practical example: "Einfluss hat man auf die Gesellschaft." (which translates as "The influence of the media is great.").
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