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인상적

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Meaning and Usage

"인상적" is an adjective used to describe something that leaves a strong, memorable impression on someone. It often conveys admiration or emotional impact.

Common Contexts

You will frequently hear "인상적" used to describe experiences, performances, speeches, or appearances that stand out positively.

Collocations and Patterns

  • 인상적이다: to be impressive
  • 인상적인 경험: an impressive experience
  • 인상적인 장면: an impressive scene
  • 인상적인 발표: an impressive presentation

Register and Politeness

"인상적" is neutral and can be used in both formal and informal contexts. It is often combined with polite endings like "-이에요" or "-습니다".

Learner Tips

Be careful not to confuse "인상적" with "인상" alone, which means "impression" as a noun. "인상적" is an adjective describing the quality of being impressive. Use it to express your feelings about something memorable or striking.

Example Sentences

그 영화는 정말 인상적이었어요.

Geu yeonghwaneun jeongmal insangjeogieosseoyo.

That movie was really impressive.

인상적인 발표 덕분에 모두가 감동했어요.

Insangjeokin balpyo deokbune modu ga gamdonghaesseoyo.

Thanks to the impressive presentation, everyone was moved.

그 사람의 인상적인 말투가 기억에 남아요.

Geu saramui insangjeokin maltuga gieoge namayo.

That person's impressive way of speaking remains in my memory.