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to influence
To have an effect on someone or something and thereby steer a development, behavior, or opinion in a certain direction.
Lass dich bei deiner Entscheidung nicht von anderen beeinflussen.
Don't let others influence you in your decision.
'Beeinflussen' (to influence) is derived from the noun 'der Einfluss' (influence). The prefix 'be-' turns it into a verb that is not separable. The prefix therefore always remains attached to the stem.
Der gute Lehrer hatte einen großen Einfluss auf seine Schüler.
The good teacher had a great influence on his students.
This verb is transitive and always requires a direct object in the accusative. No preposition is used.
Das Wetter beeinflusst meine Laune.
The weather influences my mood.
'Beeinflussen' (to influence) is often combined with adverbs such as 'stark' (strongly), 'positiv' (positively), or 'negativ' (negatively). Common objects are 'die Entscheidung' (the decision), 'das Ergebnis' (the result), or 'die Entwicklung' (the development).
Seine Rede hat die öffentliche Meinung stark beeinflusst.
His speech strongly influenced public opinion.
The reflexive construction 'sich beeinflussen lassen' (to let oneself be influenced) is very common. It means that you allow others to have an effect on you.
Er lässt sich leicht von der Meinung anderer beeinflussen.
He is easily influenced by other people's opinions.
to shape / mint
Both words describe an effect on a person, an opinion, or a development. prägen emphasizes a strong, formative, and usually lasting effect, while beeinflussen can also refer to a temporary or less profound change. Use prägen for long-term character formation and beeinflussen for a limited effect.
Das Gespräch beeinflusste ihre Meinung nur für kurze Zeit.
The conversation influenced her opinion only for a short time.
Die Jahre im Ausland prägten ihre Sicht auf die Welt.
Her years abroad shaped her view of the world.
