beeindruckend
Translation
impressive, striking, awesome
Examples
Die Aussicht vom Berg ist beeindruckend.
The view from the mountain is impressive.
Er hielt eine beeindruckende Rede.
He gave an impressive speech.
Grammar Patterns
as a predicative adjective: sth. is impressive The show was impressive.
as an attributive adjective: an impressive sth. an impressive building
Similar Words
Synonyms: imposing, overwhelming; Antonyms: unremarkable, plain
Etymology
From 'be-' (prefix) + 'ein' (in) + 'Druck' (pressure). It literally means 'pressing in' on one's mind.
Memory Tips
Connect it to the English word 'impression', which shares the idea of pressing onto something.