No. 1,288 in German
geprägt
"Geprägt" means "shaped," "influenced," or "characterized."
In a sentence
Diese historische Stadt ist von jahrhundertelanger Tradition geprägt.
This historic city is shaped by centuries-old tradition.
In this sentence, 'geprägt' describes how the traditions have influenced and given form to the character or nature of the city.
Seine Persönlichkeit wurde stark von den Erlebnissen seiner Kindheit geprägt.
His personality was strongly influenced by the experiences of his childhood.
Here, 'geprägt' implies that the childhood experiences left a lasting mark or influenced his personality development significantly.
Die Designs des Künstlers sind von asiatischen Kunstformen geprägt.
The artist's designs are influenced by Asian art forms.
In this context, 'geprägt' conveys that Asian art forms serve as an inspiration and foundational influence in the artistic style of the designs.
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