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influx
The movement of a large number of people into a particular area or to a particular place.
Im Sommer erlebt die Küstenregion einen enormen Zustrom von Touristen.
In summer, the coastal region experiences an enormous influx of tourists.
inflow
The flowing in of a liquid, gas, or other substance into a room, container, or system.
Durch das Öffnen des Ventils wurde der Zustrom von Frischluft in die Kabine reguliert.
By opening the valve, the inflow of fresh air into the cabin was regulated.
influx
A strong incoming flow or increase of abstract things such as money, data, or information into a system or market.
Die neuen Steuergesetze führten zu einem erheblichen Zustrom ausländischen Kapitals.
The new tax laws led to a significant influx of foreign capital.
The word is made up of the preposition 'zu' (toward) and 'der Strom' (flow, current). So it literally describes a current or flow that moves toward a place.
Der Zustrom von kaltem Wasser kühlte das Becken ab.
The inflow of cold water cooled the pool down.
'Zustrom' (influx/inflow) is almost always used with the preposition 'von' and a noun in the dative plural or singular (for uncountable things). This noun describes exactly what is flowing in.
Die Stadt bereitet sich auf den Zustrom von Besuchern vor.
The city is preparing for the influx of visitors.
'Zustrom' (influx/inflow) belongs to a rather formal style. You often read and hear it in news reports, reports, or specialist texts, less often in everyday colloquial speech.
Die Medien berichten über einen ungebrochenen Zustrom von Investitionen.
The media are reporting on an uninterrupted influx of investments.
When referring to people, 'Zustrom' (influx) is often combined with nouns such as 'Touristen' (tourists), 'Flüchtlingen' (refugees), 'Arbeitskräften' (workers), or 'Einwanderern' (immigrants). Typical verbs are 'erleben' (to experience), 'verzeichnen' (to record), or 'bewältigen' (to cope with).
Die Grenzregion hat im letzten Jahr einen starken Zustrom von Arbeitskräften verzeichnet.
The border region recorded a strong influx of workers last year.
In economic or financial contexts, 'Zustrom' (influx) describes the movement of money or data. Typical combinations are 'Zustrom von Kapital' (influx of capital), 'von Investitionen' (of investments), or 'von Informationen' (of information).
Die Börse profitierte vom Zustrom ausländischen Kapitals.
The stock exchange benefited from the influx of foreign capital.
influx
Zuzug refers to moving one’s place of residence to a city or region. Zustrom, by contrast, emphasizes that very many people are moving toward a place; they do not have to live there permanently. Use Zuzug for new residents and Zustrom for a large number of people.
Der Zustrom vieler Besucher schafft beim Stadtfest einen Bedarf an zusätzlichen Bussen.
The influx of many visitors is creating a need for additional buses at the city festival.
Der Zuzug vieler Familien schafft in der Stadt einen Bedarf an neuen Wohnungen.
The influx of many families is creating a need for new housing in the city.
