Usage Note
Einfluß (modern spelling Einfluss) is built from ein- plus Fluss ('flow'), an in-flowing. You exert it with the verb Einfluss nehmen auf ('to take influence on') plus accusative.
Examples
"Er hat großen Einfluss auf sie."
Natural Translation
He has great influence over her.
Literal Translation
He has great influence on her.
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