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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' 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.
feeling / sense
'das Gefühl' and 'die Impression' can both describe what arises in a person when they experience or perceive something. 'das Gefühl' is much more common in everyday language and works well for real emotions such as fear, joy, or uncertainty. It can also be a hunch. 'die Impression' more often means an impression created by something external, for example by a place, an image, or a mood. The word sounds a bit more elevated and often appears in art, travel, or reports. Learners may confuse the words because both describe something internal. As a practical rule: for personal emotions, you usually use 'Gefühl'; for a fleeting impression from outside, 'Impression' is more likely.
Die Fotos aus Paris geben eine schöne Impression vom Leben in der Stadt.
The photos from Paris give a lovely impression of life in the city.
Nach dem Gespräch hatte sie das Gefühl, dass etwas nicht stimmt.
After the conversation, she had the feeling that something was wrong.