German Conversation · Level 117
45 words
German word
einflussreich
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈaɪ̯nflʊsˌʁaɪ̯ç/
Meaning
- adjectiveinfluential
Example
Er ist ein einflussreicher Politiker.
He is an influential politician.
More examples
Er veröffentlichte eine einflussreiche Studie.
He published an influential study.
Core concept
An unseen hand steers a discussion, a group, or a major decision without necessarily controlling it.
Common phrases
eine einflussreiche Organisation
an influential organization
in wissenschaftlichen Kreisen einflussreich
influential in academic circles
Similar words
einflussvoll: Exerting powerful influence on numerous people, issues, or developments.
mächtig: Possessing substantial power or authority over others and events.
bedeutend: Notable for being important and widely recognized in public life or debate.
wichtig: Essential or valuable enough that it cannot be overlooked in a decision.
Definition in German
Von großer Wirkung oder Bedeutung für andere Personen, Gruppen oder Entscheidungen.
Word origin
The adjective is formed from the noun Einfluss and the adjective reich, using the productive sense of reich as having much of something.
Usage tips
- Einflussreich usually describes sway over people or decisions, whereas mächtig more directly emphasizes possession of power or authority.
Other meanings
- powerfuladjective
Opposites
- bedeutungslosinsignificantadjective
- einflusslosuninfluentialadjective
Related words
- Einflussfaktorinfluencing factornoun
- Einflussnahmeexercise of influencenoun