beeinträchtigen
affect · impair
Etwas schwächer machen oder in seiner Funktion oder Wirkung stören.
The German word "beeinträchtigen" is a verb meaning "to impair," "to affect negatively," or "to hinder."
Components (excluding prefixes):
- Trächtigen: derived from "tragen" (to carry or bear), related to bearing or carrying a burden/effect.
Similar words:
- behindern (to hinder)
- stören (to disturb)
- beeinflussen (to influence)
- einschränken (to restrict)
Differences:
- beeinträchtigen implies causing negative impact or damage, often to functions or conditions.
- behindern focuses more on obstructing or hindering progress.
- stören emphasizes causing disturbance or interruption, often temporary.
- beeinflussen is more neutral, impacting something but not necessarily negatively.
- einschränken refers to limiting or restricting scope or freedom.
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Examples
Stress kann die Gesundheit beeinträchtigen.verb
Stress can affect your health.
Die Lärmbelästigung beeinträchtigt meine Konzentration.verb
The noise pollution affects my concentration.
Lärm kann die Arbeitsleistung beeinträchtigen.verb
Noise can impair work performance.
Helle Lichter beeinträchtigen oft die Sicht.verb
Bright lights often impair the view.
Schlechtes Wetter kann den Fahrkomfort stark beeinträchtigen.verb
Bad weather can greatly impair the driving comfort.
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