der Zufluss
Translation
inflow, influx, tributary, afflux
Examples
Der Zufluss von Kapital belebt die Wirtschaft.
The influx of capital stimulates the economy.
Der Inn ist ein wichtiger Zufluss der Donau.
The Inn is an important tributary of the Danube.
Grammar Patterns
the inflow/influx ((of sth.)) The influx of tourists is high in summer.
the tributary ((to sth.)) The river is a tributary to the lake.
Similar Words
Synonyms: influx, inflow; Antonyms: outflow, Abfluss
Etymology
From 'zu' (towards) + 'Fluss' (river, flow). Literally means 'flow towards'.
Memory Tips
Imagine a flow ('Fluss') moving towards ('zu') something, like a tributary flowing into a main river or money flowing into an account.