Impluensya (en. Influence)

/im-plu-en-sya/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
This is a force or influence that causes change or effect in a person or situation.
The influence of parents is important in shaping a child's character.
Ang impluensya ng mga magulang ay mahalaga sa paghubog ng karakter ng anak.
The capacity to change the opinion or behavior of others.
He has a great influence on his friends.
Siya ay may malaking impluensya sa kanyang mga kaibigan.
The effect of a person or thing on a system or organization.
The influence of new technology on business is noticeable.
Ang impluensya ng bagong teknolohiya sa negosyo ay kapansin-pansin.

Etymology

from the Latin word 'influencia'

Common Phrases and Expressions

has a good influence
a positive effect or influence on a person
mayroong mabuting impluensya
under the influence
affected or influenced by another person or thing
nasa ilalim ng impluensya

Related Words

influencer
A person who has the ability to influence others.
impluwensyador
influence
Reflects the same concept of influence.
impluwensiya

Slang Meanings

influence on people or decisions
Wow, your friend's influence on her is so strong; it's like she's dictating her life.
Grabe, ang impluensya ng tropa mo sa kanya, parang siya na ang nagdidikta ng tao niya.
because of a well-known person
Her influence on social media is so strong that whatever she does, everyone follows.
Ang kanyang impluensya sa social media, kaya kahit anong gawin, lahat sumusunod.
someone in the group with a strong presence
When Mark is around, everything feels different; he has the influence over the group.
Kapag andiyan si Mark, naiiba ang timpla, siya ang may impluensya sa mga kasama.