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beeinflussen

influence

verb be-AYN-flus-en Less Common
Mind & Emotions Mental States

Also means

affect

Usage Note

beeinflussen is inseparable despite hiding ein and Fluss (flow) inside it — the be- prefix locks it together, so it never splits in a main clause. Watch the double 'e' at the start, both vowels pronounced. The related noun is der Einfluss (influence).

Examples

"Das Wetter beeinflusst meine Laune."

Natural Translation

The weather influences my mood.

Literal Translation

The weather influences my mood.

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