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to impress
To leave a strong, usually positive impression on someone; to evoke admiration or respect.
Seine Fähigkeit, mehrere Sprachen fließend zu sprechen, hat mich tief beeindruckt.
His ability to speak several languages fluently deeply impressed me.
The verb 'beeindrucken' (to impress) is derived from the noun 'der Eindruck' (impression). The prefix 'be-' turns it into a verb that literally means to make an impression on someone or to leave an impression with someone.
Die Architektur des Gebäudes hinterließ einen bleibenden Eindruck bei den Besuchern.
The architecture of the building left a lasting impression on the visitors.
To name the reason for the impression, you often use the prepositions 'mit' or 'durch' followed by a noun in the dative or accusative respectively. The pattern is: 'jemanden mit/durch etwas beeindrucken' (to impress someone with/by something).
Der Künstler beeindruckte das Publikum mit seiner neuen Technik.
The artist impressed the audience with his new technique.
Very often, the state of being impressed is expressed. The construction for this is 'beeindruckt sein von' + dative. This describes the feeling of the person who is impressed.
Ich bin tief beeindruckt von deinem Engagement.
I am deeply impressed by your commitment.
to convince
'überzeugen' and 'beeindrucken' can both mean that something or someone has a very positive effect. The difference is the focus. 'überzeugen' is used when quality, performance, or arguments are so good that someone agrees or gains confidence. 'beeindrucken' means that something has a strong effect on someone and evokes admiration or respect. Learners may confuse the words because a good performance often both convinces and impresses at the same time. When it is about agreement or trust, 'überzeugen' is more precise. When it is about a strong impression, 'beeindrucken' fits better.
Du beeindruckst alle mit deiner ruhigen Art in schwierigen Situationen.
You impress everyone with your calm manner in difficult situations.
Die neue App überzeugt durch einfache Bedienung und klare Texte.
The new app impresses with its simple operation and clear texts.