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influence
The deliberate attempt to influence decisions, developments, or people in order to achieve a particular outcome. The word is often used in political or economic contexts.
Lobbyisten wird oft eine unzulässige Einflussnahme auf politische Prozesse vorgeworfen.
Lobbyists are often accused of improper influence on political processes.
The word consists of 'Einfluss' (influence) and 'Nahme', an old form derived from the verb 'nehmen' (to take). So it literally means 'the taking of influence'.
Die Einflussnahme der Medien auf die öffentliche Meinung ist ein wichtiges Forschungsthema.
The influence of the media on public opinion is an important research topic.
'Einflussnahme' (influence) is almost always used with the preposition 'auf' (on) and the accusative. You exert influence on a person, a decision, or a development.
Die Regierung wehrte sich gegen die Einflussnahme aus dem Ausland.
The government resisted influence from abroad.
'Einflussnahme' (influence) is frequently combined with the verbs 'ausüben' (to exert) or 'versuchen' (to try). A typical formulation is 'Einflussnahme auf jemanden/etwas ausüben' (to exert influence on someone/something).
Der Verband versucht, Einflussnahme auf die Gesetzgebung auszuüben.
The association is trying to exert influence on the legislation.
This word belongs to formal written language and is often used in political, legal, or economic texts. It sounds more formal and detached.
Der Bericht untersucht die mögliche Einflussnahme von Interessengruppen.
The report examines the possible influence of interest groups.
influence
'der Einfluss' and 'die Einflussnahme' are very close in meaning, but they emphasize different things. 'Einfluss' can simply be the effect or power that someone or something has. This can also happen unintentionally. 'Einflussnahme', on the other hand, means the deliberate attempt to influence a decision, development, or person. The word often sounds more formal and is especially suitable in politics, business, or important decisions. If you only want to say that someone has an effect, 'Einfluss' is usually enough. If you want to emphasize the active attempt, 'Einflussnahme' fits better.
Die Zeitung kritisiert die Einflussnahme großer Firmen auf die Politik.
The newspaper criticizes the influence of large companies on politics.
Im Büro hat ihre Erfahrung großen Einfluss auf die Planung.
In the office, her experience has a major influence on the planning.