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Einfluß

influence

noun YN-floos Common

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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