der Impact
Translation
impact, effect, influence
Examples
Die neue Technologie hatte einen großen Impact.
The new technology had a big impact.
Wir müssen den Impact auf die Umwelt messen.
We have to measure the impact on the environment.
Grammar Patterns
to have an impact ((on sth.)) to have an impact on sth. The decision has a big impact on our lives.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Auswirkung, Wirkung, Einfluss (effect, influence)
Etymology
An international word from Latin 'impactus' (pushed against). It's the same as the English 'impact'.
Memory Tips
Think of a meteor making an 'impact' on Earth, which means it has a great effect. The German word is used similarly.