die Beeinträchtigung
Translation
impairment, detriment, negative effect, interference
Examples
Lärm ist eine Beeinträchtigung der Konzentration.
Noise is a detriment to concentration.
Er hat eine körperliche Beeinträchtigung.
He has a physical impairment.
Grammar Patterns
an impairment/detriment ((of sth.)) an impairment of... Noise is a detriment to concentration.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Störung (disturbance), Behinderung (disability), Nachteil (disadvantage); Antonyms: Förderung (support), Unterstützung (help)
Etymology
From the verb 'beeinträchtigen' (to impair, to affect negatively). The suffix '-ung' turns a verb into a feminine noun. The verb root relates to 'tragen' (to carry), with the idea of 'carrying something into' another thing that has a negative effect.
Memory Tips
Think of something 'intruding' and negatively impacting a situation. The '-ung' ending signals it's a noun for this action.