Bisaya · Cebuano · Vocabulary
Impluwensya
influencenoun
- Pronunciation
im-ploo-WEN-syah
- Root and affixes
Adapted loanword from influencia/influence. From impluwensya comes impluwensyado, meaning influenced or affected by something.
- Meaning and usage notes
Use impluwensya for influence as an effect, weight, or power over someone or something. If you mean formal authority or power, gahum may sound stronger or more exact.
authorityeffectimpactinfluenceopinionpoliticspowersociety
Dako ang iyang impluwensya sa komunidad.
His or her influence in the community is strong.
Ang pamilya adunay impluwensya sa iyang desisyon.
The family has influence on his or her decision.