This is the 14825th most frequent German word.
prägt
"Prägt" means "shapes," "molds," or "characterizes."
Here, 'prägt' means to shape or influence.
Die Landschaft prägt das Leben der Bewohner.
The landscape shapes the lives of the inhabitants.
In this sentence, 'prägt' is used to mean defining or setting a new trend.
Der Künstler prägt eine neue Stilrichtung.
The artist defines a new artistic direction.
Here, 'prägt' denotes leaving a significant mark or impact.