Impinge Meaning in English
word
ˌɪmˈpɪndʒ
im-PINJ
ɪmpˈɪndʒ
im-PINJ
Definición
To have an effect on something, often in a negative way, or to encroach or intrude on someone's rights or space.
Uso & Matices
Formal and academic; often followed by 'on' (impinge on/upon). Commonly used for legal, social, or physical boundaries. Not used for minor or positive effects. Don't confuse with 'impact' (broader, more neutral).
Spanish: afectar - influir - infringirPortuguese (BR): afetar - influenciar - infringirPortuguese (PT): afetar - influenciar - infringirChinese (Simplified): 影响 - 侵犯Chinese (Traditional): 影響 - 侵犯Hindi: प्रभाव डालना - टकरानाArabic: يؤثر - ينتهكBengali: প্রভাব ফেলা - হস্তক্ষেপ করাRussian: влиять (негативно) - посягать - нарушать (границы, права)Japanese: 悪影響を及ぼす - 侵害するVietnamese: ảnh hưởng tiêu cực - xâm phạmKorean: 영향을 미치다 (부정적으로) - 침해하다Turkish: olumsuz etkilemek - haklarına/alanına tecavüz etmekUrdu: اثرانداز ہونا - مداخلت کرناIndonesian: berdampak buruk - melanggar (hak/ruang)
Oraciones de Ejemplo
Loud noises can impinge on your ability to concentrate.
basic
You cannot impinge on other people's personal space.
basic
Laws are made to protect us from things that impinge on our rights.
basic
If the new policy impinges on your freedom, let us know.
natural
Try not to let work impinge on your family time.
natural
Social media shouldn’t impinge on your privacy.
natural