der Einfluss
Translation
influence, impact, effect
Examples
Er hat großen Einfluss auf die Entscheidung.
He has great influence on the decision.
Der Einfluss des Wetters ist nicht zu unterschätzen.
The influence of the weather should not be underestimated.
Sie steht unter seinem Einfluss.
She is under his influence.
Grammar Patterns
to have/exert an influence ((on sth.)) to have an influence on sth. The weather has a great influence on my mood.
to be under the influence ((of sth.)) to be under the influence of sth. He was under the influence of alcohol.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Wirkung, Auswirkung; Antonyms: Einflusslosigkeit
Etymology
From 'ein-' (in) + 'Fluss' (flow, river). Literally means 'a flowing in'.
Memory Tips
Imagine a river ('Fluss') 'flowing into' ('ein-') a situation and changing its course. That's 'influence'.