der Einschlag
impact
The impact of an object, especially a projectile, meteorite, or lightning strike, on a surface.
EXAMPLE
Der Blitzeinschlag hat den alten Baum gespalten.
The lightning strike split the old tree.
der Einschlag
impact / influence / weft
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Meanings
der Einschlag
influence
A recognizable influence or characteristic touch of something foreign or different within a larger whole.
EXAMPLE
Man hört bei ihm einen leichten bayerischen Einschlag in der Aussprache.
You can hear a slight Bavarian influence in his pronunciation.
der Einschlag
weft
In textile production, the thread running crosswise to the selvage, which is woven into the lengthwise threads, the warp.
EXAMPLE
Für diesen Stoff wird ein goldener Faden als Einschlag verwendet.
A gold thread is used as the weft for this fabric.
Usage tips
Word family
'Der Einschlag' (impact) is the noun related to the verb 'einschlagen' (to strike/hit). When lightning strikes, there is a 'Blitzeinschlag' (lightning strike). This connection helps you understand the main meaning 'Aufprall' (impact).
EXAMPLE
Man hörte, wie der Meteorit in der Ferne einschlug.
You could hear the meteorite strike in the distance.
Context clues
You can recognize the meaning from the context: with 'Blitz' (lightning), 'Meteorit' (meteorite), or 'Bombe' (bomb), it refers to the impact. With language, art, or personality, it is about an influence. In the context of 'Stoff' (fabric) or 'Faden' (thread), the technical meaning is intended.
EXAMPLE
Der Einschlag der Rakete verursachte einen großen Krater.
The impact of the rocket caused a large crater.
Typical collocations
In the meaning 'Aufprall' (impact), 'Einschlag' is often used in compound nouns that describe the cause, for example 'Blitzeinschlag' (lightning strike), 'Meteoriteneinschlag' (meteorite impact), or 'Bombeneinschlag' (bomb impact).
EXAMPLE
Das Haus wurde durch einen Blitzeinschlag schwer beschädigt.
The house was badly damaged by a lightning strike.
Use with adjectives
In the meaning 'Einfluss' (influence), an adjective is often used to describe the type of influence. Typical phrases are 'einen leichten/starken/deutlichen Einschlag haben' (to have a slight/strong/clear influence).
EXAMPLE
Der Wein hat einen fruchtigen Einschlag.
The wine has a fruity note.
Compare with
Einschlag vs Einfluss
influence
Einfluss refers to the effect through which something shapes a larger whole. Einschlag refers to the recognizable characteristic touch of something foreign or different within it. Use Einfluss for the cause that has an effect; use Einschlag for the visible or perceptible characteristic.
Einschlag
Das Haus hat durch seine Bögen einen deutlich italienischen Einschlag.
The house has a distinctly Italian character in its arches.
Einfluss
Die italienische Kultur hatte großen Einfluss auf die Gestaltung des Hauses.
Italian culture had a major influence on the design of the house.
In real life
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