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An impression, feeling, or perception that arises in the mind through external influences.
Die Reise nach Japan hinterließ bei mir viele unvergessliche Impressionen.
The trip to Japan left me with many unforgettable impressions.
impression
A work of art, especially a painting, created in the style of Impressionism that captures a fleeting moment or a particular quality of light.
Im Museum hing eine berühmte Impression von Claude Monet, die Seerosen zeigte.
In the museum hung a famous impression by Claude Monet showing water lilies.
'Impression' is an international word that comes from Latin. You can find it in a similar form in many languages, for example in English or French. This makes it easier to recognize and understand.
Die Architektur der Stadt hinterließ eine bleibende Impression.
The architecture of the city left a lasting impression.
The word 'Impression' is often used in an elevated, poetic, or educated context to describe a subjective impression.
In seinem Reisetagebuch hielt er seine persönlichen Impressionen fest.
In his travel diary, he recorded his personal impressions.
Common verbs used with 'Impression' are 'Impressionen sammeln' (to gather impressions), 'eine Impression gewinnen' (to gain an impression), or 'eine Impression hinterlassen' (to leave an impression).
Auf der Messe konnten wir viele neue Impressionen sammeln.
At the trade fair, we were able to gather many new impressions.
When art, painters, museums, or the art movement 'Impressionismus' (Impressionism) are being discussed, 'Impression' refers to a work of art in this style.
Das Museum besitzt mehrere frühe Impressionen des Künstlers.
The museum owns several early impressions by the artist.
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„Der Eindruck“ is the more general word in German and is usually more idiomatic in everyday language for an effect or perception. „Die Impression“ also refers to an effect, but sounds more subjective and immediate and occurs in certain stylistic contexts. In ordinary everyday sentences, „Eindruck“ is usually the better choice; „Impression“ adds a special linguistic nuance.
Die erste Impression von der stillen Ausstellung war besonders intensiv.
My first impression of the quiet exhibition was particularly intense.
Der Eindruck des ruhigen Gartens blieb mir den ganzen Tag im Gedächtnis.
The impression made by the peaceful garden stayed with me all day.
