VERB
beeinflussen/bəˈʔaɪ̯nˌflʊsn̩/to influence; to affect; to sway
beeinflussen is a German verb that means to influence, to affect, or to sway. It is pronounced /bəˈʔaɪ̯nˌflʊsn̩/. In conjugation, the simple past is "beeinflusste" and the past participle is "beeinflusst".
Definitions
1.to have an effect on the way someone or something develops or behaves(general)
a.to impact someone's opinion or behavior
Eltern können das Verhalten ihrer Kinder stark beeinflussen.—Parents can strongly influence the behavior of their children.
b.to affect the outcome of something
Das Wetter beeinflusst die Ernte jedes Jahr.—The weather affects the harvest every year.
Conjugation
| Infinitive | beeinflussen |
|---|---|
| Present (ich) | beeinflusse |
| Present (du) | beeinflusst |
| Present (er/sie/es) | beeinflusst |
| Preterite (ich) | beeinflusste |
| Participle II | beeinflusst |
| Konjunktiv II (ich) | beeinflusste |
| Imperative (singular) | beeinflusse |
| Imperative (plural) | beeinflusst |
| Auxiliary | haben |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "beeinflussen" mean in English?
- "beeinflussen" means to influence, to affect, or to sway. It is a German verb.
- How do you pronounce "beeinflussen"?
- "beeinflussen" is pronounced /bəˈʔaɪ̯nˌflʊsn̩/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What is the past participle of "beeinflussen"?
- The past participle (Partizip II) of "beeinflussen" is "beeinflusst", used with the auxiliary "haben".
- What is the simple past of "beeinflussen"?
- In the simple past (Präteritum), "beeinflussen" becomes "beeinflusste" in the first person singular.
- What part of speech is "beeinflussen"?
- "beeinflussen" is a verb in German.
