adjective
einflussreich
influential
So, dass jemand viel Macht hat und die Meinung oder das Handeln anderer verändern kann.
Definition & meaning
The German adjective einflussreich means "influential." It describes a person, organization, or factor that has the power or capacity to affect or change the opinions, decisions, or behavior of others.
- As an adjective: Someone or something that holds significant influence or authority (e.g., "an influential politician").
- Context: It is frequently used in political, economic, and social contexts to describe power dynamics or the effectiveness of a particular person or concept.
Grammar & Word origin
Grammar:
- It is an adjective that follows standard German declension rules (e.g., ein einflussreicher Mann, die einflussreiche Firma).
- It can be used both attributively (before a noun) and predicatively (e.g., Er ist sehr einflussreich).
Word origin: The word is a compound consisting of two parts:
- Einfluss: Meaning "influence" or "input" (literally "flowing into").
- -reich: A suffix meaning "rich in" or "full of." Combined, it literally translates to "rich in influence."
Synonyms & antonyms
Synonyms:
- mächtig (powerful)
- maßgeblich (decisive or significant)
- bedeutend (important or significant)
- prominent (prominent)
- wirkungsvoll (effective)
Antonyms:
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Examples
Er ist einflussreich in der Musikindustrie.adjective
He is influential in the music industry.
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