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impressive
Having a strong, usually positive effect on someone and causing admiration or respect. It describes something that is remarkable because of its size, quality, skill, or beauty.
Die Leistung der Athletin war wirklich beeindruckend.
The athlete's performance was truly impressive.
The word is the present participle (Partizip I) of the verb 'beeindrucken' (to impress). So it describes something that actively makes a strong 'Eindruck' (impression) on someone.
Die Lichtshow war ein beeindruckendes Erlebnis.
The light show was an impressive experience.
'Beeindruckend' (impressive) describes the thing or person that causes admiration. The past participle form 'beeindruckt' (impressed), on the other hand, describes the person who has this feeling.
Die Rede war sehr beeindruckend.
The speech was very impressive.
The adjective is often used to describe achievements, works of art, buildings, or natural phenomena. Typical nouns are 'Leistung' (achievement/performance), 'Kulisse' (backdrop/scenery), 'Gebäude' (building), or 'Persönlichkeit' (personality).
Der Wolkenkratzer hat eine beeindruckende Höhe.
The skyscraper has an impressive height.
amazing
Both words can describe an exceptionally good performance. „Erstaunlich“ mainly highlights surprise and can be used without expressing admiration, while „beeindruckend“ explicitly emphasizes a strong, usually positive effect and recognition. Choose according to whether the focus is on surprise or admiration.
Ihre ruhige und konzentrierte Leistung im Finale war beeindruckend.
Her calm and focused performance in the final was impressive.
Dass die junge Läuferin ohne Training gewann, war erstaunlich.
It was amazing that the young runner won without training.
