German Phrase
Gewicht und Ziel beeinflussen den Preis.
Meaning
The sentence states that both the weight of an item and its intended destination or purpose have an impact on how much it costs. It is a factual statement often used in business or logistics contexts.
When to use
Use this phrase when you want to explain the factors that determine a price, such as in shipping quotes, manufacturing cost calculations, or service pricing discussions.
✦Grammar Breakdown
GewichtundZielbeeinflussendenPreis.
Conjunction "und"
Connects two nouns of the same case; both "Gewicht" and "Ziel" are in nominative as subjects.
Verb "beeinflussen" (3rd person plural)
Present tense form for "sie" (they) – here the compound subject "Gewicht und Ziel".
Accusative article "den"
"Preis" is masculine; after the verb it is the direct object, so the article changes to accusative "den".
Noun gender & case
"Preis" is masculine (der Preis) and appears in the accusative case after the verb.
🗨In Conversation
Wie kommt es zu diesem Preis?
How did we arrive at this price?
Gewicht und Ziel beeinflussen den Preis.
Weight and destination affect the price.
✕Common Mistakes
Gewicht und Ziel ist den Preis.
The verb must agree with the plural subject; use "beeinflussen" not "ist".
Gewicht und Ziel beeinflussen der Preis.
After the verb the noun is the direct object, so it needs the accusative article "den".
Gewicht und Ziel beeinflusst den Preis.
"Beeinflusst" is singular; with a compound subject you need the plural form "beeinflussen".
↔Alternatives
Gewicht und Ziel bestimmen den Preis.
Weight and goal determine the price.
Das Gewicht und das Ziel wirken sich auf den Preis aus.
The weight and the destination have an effect on the price.
Preis wird durch Gewicht und Ziel beeinflusst.
The price is influenced by weight and destination.
Cultural Tip
In German business communication it is common to list cost‑driving factors explicitly. Using precise nouns like "Gewicht" (weight) and "Ziel" (destination/goal) shows professionalism and helps avoid misunderstandings, especially in logistics and manufacturing sectors.