beeinflussen
Translation
to influence, to affect, to impact
Examples
Das Wetter beeinflusst meine Laune.
The weather affects my mood.
Lass dich nicht von ihm beeinflussen.
Don't let him influence you.
Werbung beeinflusst unsere Kaufentscheidungen.
Advertising influences our purchasing decisions.
Grammar Patterns
((sb./sth.)) to influence (sb./sth.) The weather influences my mood.
Similar Words
Synonyms: einwirken auf (to have an effect on), prägen (to shape/mold)
Etymology
Composed of the prefix 'be-' and the noun 'Einfluss' (influence). 'Einfluss' is derived from 'ein' (in) + 'Fluss' (flow), suggesting something 'flowing in' to have an effect.
Memory Tips
Recognize the noun 'Einfluss' (influence) within the verb. The 'be-' prefix is a common way to create verbs from nouns in German.