NOUN

Einfluss/ˈaɪ̯nˌflʊs/influence; impact; effect

Einfluss is a German noun that means influence, impact, or effect. It is pronounced /ˈaɪ̯nˌflʊs/. As a noun it takes the article "der", with the plural form "Einflüsse".

Definitions

1.the effect or power to affect how someone or something develops, behaves, or thinks(general)

a.the ability to shape decisions, opinions, or situations

Sein Vater hatte großen Einfluss auf seine Berufswahl.His father had a great influence on his career choice.

b.power or authority affecting others

Die Medien üben Einfluss auf die öffentliche Meinung aus.The media exert influence on public opinion.

2.the change caused by someone or something(effect on a process or result)

a.the measurable effect on an event or outcome

Das Wetter hatte einen entscheidenden Einfluss auf das Spiel.The weather had a decisive impact on the match.

Declension

Gendermasculine

SingularPlural
Nominativeder Einflussdie Einflüsse
Genitivedes Einflussesder Einflüsse
Dativedem Einflussden Einflüssen
Accusativeden Einflussdie Einflüsse

Frequently asked questions

What does "Einfluss" mean in English?
"Einfluss" means influence, impact, or effect. It is a German noun.
How do you pronounce "Einfluss"?
"Einfluss" is pronounced /ˈaɪ̯nˌflʊs/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
Is "Einfluss" der, die, or das?
"Einfluss" is a masculine noun, so it takes the article "der".
What is the plural of "Einfluss"?
The plural of "Einfluss" is "Einflüsse".
What part of speech is "Einfluss"?
"Einfluss" is a noun in German.

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