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Illustration of the B1 German word “beeinflussen”, which translates to “to influence”. Close-up of a fox sweeping one huge glowing paintbrush across a grey sky, and wherever the bright stroke lands the whole world below shifts into warm vivid colour.
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beeinflussen

to influence

/bəˈʔaɪ̯nˌflʊsn̩/

Conjugation

Principal parts

beeinflussen, beeinflusste, hat beeinflusst

ich beeinflusse
du beeinflusst
er/sie/es beeinflusst
wir beeinflussen
ihr beeinflusst
sie/Sie beeinflussen

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Examples — beeinflussen in a sentence

Seine Freunde beeinflussen ihn stark.

His friends influence him greatly.

Medien können die öffentliche Meinung beeinflussen.

Media can influence public opinion.

How to remember it

BEE-IN-FLUSSEN sounds like 'bee in flow-sin''. A busy *bee in the flow* can *influence* the pollination of an entire gar

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berühmt

/bəˈʁyːmt/

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famous

Comparative Forms

Positive berühmt
Komparativ berühmter
Superlativ am berühmtesten

Examples

Der Künstler ist für seine Gemälde sehr berühmt.

The artist is very famous for his paintings.

Wir besuchten ein berühmt altes Schloss.

We visited a famous old castle.

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bewundern

/bəˈvʊndɐn/

to admire

Principal parts

bewundern, bewunderte, hat bewundert

ich bewundere
du bewunderst
er/sie/es bewundert
wir bewundern
ihr bewundert
sie/Sie bewundern

Examples

Ich bewundere deine Ausdauer sehr.

I greatly admire your perseverance.

Sie bewunderten die Kunstwerke im Museum.

They admired the artworks in the museum.

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die Biografie

/bioɡʁaˈfiː/

biography

Examples

Ich lese gerade eine interessante Biografie über Marie Curie.

I am currently reading an interesting biography about Marie Curie.

Ihre Biografie ist ein Bestseller geworden.

Her biography has become a bestseller.

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Illustration of the B1 German word “der Durchbruch”, which translates to “breakthrough”. A mole bursts head-first through a brick wall into golden sunlight, brick dust exploding around him, arms flung wide in astonished triumph.
der Durchbruch

/ˈdʊʁçˌbʁʊx/

breakthrough

Examples

Wissenschaftler haben einen wichtigen Durchbruch in der Forschung erzielt.

Scientists have achieved an important breakthrough in research.

Dieser neue Ansatz könnte den entscheidenden Durchbruch bringen.

This new approach could bring the crucial breakthrough.

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Illustration of the B1 German word “der Einfluss”, which translates to “influence”. Close-up of a fox tapping one domino so a huge sweeping wave of glowing dominoes curves away, the whole chain reaction frozen at the very first tip.
der Einfluss

/ˈaɪ̯nˌflʊs/

influence

Examples

Er hatte großen Einfluss auf die Entscheidung des Teams.

He had a great influence on the team's decision.

Medien haben oft einen starken Einfluss auf die Öffentlichkeit.

Media often have a strong influence on the public.

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einmalig

/ˈaɪ̯nˌmaːlɪç/

one-time, unique

Examples

Das Konzert war ein einmaliges Erlebnis.

The concert was a unique experience.

Diese Gelegenheit ist wirklich einmalig.

This opportunity is truly unique.

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