No. 2,607 in German
beeinträchtigen
To impair or negatively affect.
In a sentence
Das laute Geräusch beeinträchtigt meine Konzentration.
The loud noise is affecting my concentration.
Here 'beeinträchtigen' is used to indicate a negative impact on one's ability to concentrate.
Rauchen kann die Gesundheit erheblich beeinträchtigen.
Smoking can severely impair health.
In this context, 'beeinträchtigen' illustrates harm or a detrimental effect on one's health.
Schlechtes Wetter hat den Spielverlauf beeinträchtigt.
Bad weather impaired the course of the game.
Within this sentence, 'beeinträchtigen' describes an obstruction or negative influence on the progress of an activity.
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