to suggest / imply
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to suggest / imply
To instill or imply an idea, thought, or feeling in someone in a subtle, indirect way, without saying it directly.
Die Werbung suggeriert, dass man durch den Kauf des Produkts sofort erfolgreicher wird.
The advertisement suggests that buying the product will instantly make you more successful.
'Suggerieren' (to suggest/imply) does not mean to propose something, as in 'to suggest an idea'. It means to convey an idea or feeling to someone in a subtle, almost manipulative way. It has a negative or at least insincere connotation.
Seine Körpersprache suggerierte Desinteresse, obwohl er zustimmte.
His body language suggested disinterest, even though he agreed.
The verb 'suggerieren' (to suggest/imply) is often used with a 'dass' clause or with a dative-accusative construction. The patterns are: 'suggerieren, dass ...' (to suggest that ...) or 'jemandem (Dativ) etwas (Akkusativ) suggerieren' (to suggest something to someone).
Der Film suggeriert, dass wahre Freundschaft alle Probleme lösen kann.
The film suggests that true friendship can solve all problems.
'Suggerieren' (to suggest/imply) is a word used in elevated written language. It is rarely used in everyday spoken language. It sounds formal and educated.
Der Artikel suggeriert einen Zusammenhang, ohne Beweise zu liefern.
The article suggests a connection without providing evidence.
to influence
'beeinflussen' and 'suggerieren' both have to do with someone affecting another person's thoughts or feelings. 'beeinflussen' is more general: the influence can be open or indirect, strong or weak. 'suggerieren' is more specific. It means that someone indirectly suggests an idea or feeling without saying it clearly. The words can be confused because suggestion is a form of influence. If someone simply changes an opinion in a general way, 'beeinflussen' fits. If someone implies something between the lines, 'suggerieren' fits better.
Frau Richter suggeriert im Gespräch, dass nur ihre Lösung richtig ist.
In the conversation, Ms. Richter implies that only her solution is correct.
Die Bewertungen im Internet beeinflussen meine Wahl beim Einkaufen.
Online reviews influence my choices when shopping.