Vplivati

Vplivati is a Slovenian verb meaning to influence or to have an influence on something or someone. It denotes causing a change or shaping outcomes, often through decisions, actions, or events.

Etymology and usage

The verb is formed from the noun vpliv (influence) and is used transitively. It typically requires a preposition when indicating the object affected, most commonly na (on/over). For example, "nov zakon vpliva na podjetja" means the new law influences companies. The verb can describe both positive and negative effects, depending on context, and can be used in various tenses and moods like other Slovenian verbs.

Common usage

- Positive or negative impact: "Izobraževanje vpliva na razvoj države."

- Influence on behavior or decisions: "Motivacija vpliva na delovanje zaposlenih."

- Broad effects: "Spremembe vplivajo na potek dogodkov."

Related forms

The noun vpliv expresses the concept of influence, while related adjectives such as vpliven (influential) or vplivenost (influencefulness) describe qualities related to influence. The phrase vplivati na is a common construction for specifying what is being influenced.

See also

Vpliv, vplivnost, vpliven

In sum, vplivati is the standard Slovenian verb for describing the act or capacity to influence something, with usage centered on the idea of affecting outcomes, often introduced by the preposition na.