English–German
“impressive” in German
Pronunciation
IPA/ɪmpoˈzant/
Example
Das ist ein imposanter Mann.
That is an impressive man.
How to say “impressive” in German
“Impressive” in German is imposant.
A person, building, or performance that fills the scene with scale and presence.
Example sentences with imposant
Der Künstler hatte einen imposanten Auftritt und erhielt viel Beifall.
The artist made an impressive entrance and received a lot of applause.
Tips for using imposant
- Imposant is more formal than everyday words such as beeindruckend or toll, especially when describing a person in casual conversation.
Other German words for “impressive”
Das ist ein stattliches Haus.
That is an impressive house.
Das Bild ist eindrücklich.
The picture is impressive.
Das Konzert war eindrucksvoller als erwartet.
The concert was more impressive than expected.


