This is the 2607th most frequent German word.
beeinträchtigen
To impair or negatively affect.
Here 'beeinträchtigen' is used to indicate a negative impact on one's ability to concentrate.
Das laute Geräusch beeinträchtigt meine Konzentration.
The loud noise is affecting my concentration.
In this context, 'beeinträchtigen' illustrates harm or a detrimental effect on one's health.
Rauchen kann die Gesundheit erheblich beeinträchtigen.
Smoking can severely impair health.
Within this sentence, 'beeinträchtigen' describes an obstruction or negative influence on the progress of an activity.