impression
intermediateB1/ɪmˈprɛʃən/ · im-pres-sion
A mark, indentation, or image produced by pressure; a significant effect or influence on someone or something.
Meanings
A mark, indentation, or image produced by pressure; a significant effect or influence on someone or something.
ایک نشان، چھاپ، یا تصویر جو دباؤ کے ذریعے پیدا ہوتی ہے؛ کسی شخص یا چیز پر اہم اثر یا تاثیر.
اثر
asar
Antonyms
Common Collocations
- first impression
- lasting impression
- make an impression
Example Sentences
Her first impression of the city was overwhelmingly positive.
اس کا شہر کا پہلا اثر انتہائی مثبت تھا.
Us ka sheher ka pehla asar intehai positivo tha.
The artist left a lasting impression with his latest work.
فنکار نے اپنے تازہ کام کے ساتھ ایک مستقل اثر چھوڑا.
Fankar ne apne taza kaam ke sath aik mustaqil asar chhoda.
He made a big impression during the job interview.
اس نے روزگار کے انٹرویو کے دوران بڑا اثر چھوڑا.
Us ne rozgaar ke interview ke doran bada asar chhoda.
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💡 Memory Tip
Think of an impression as a stamp that leaves a mark on someone’s mind.
Visualize a footprint in the sand as a lasting impression left behind.
✍️ Urdu Poetry
نہ رکھو اپنی تدبیریں اس کے دل میں، / دل کی باتوں نے ہی سب کو متاثر کیا ہے۔
Na rakho apni tadbeerein is ke dil mein, / Dil ki baaton ne hi sab ko mutasir kiya hai.
Do not put your strategies in his heart, / The matters of the heart have influenced everyone.
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🗣️ Urdu Proverb
اثر چھوڑتا ہے جو دل پر.
Asar chhodta hai jo dil par.
What leaves an impression, touches the heart.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Latin "impressio" — a pressing into
First known use: 14th century
The word 'impression' traces back to Latin 'impressio', which means 'to press into' or 'to imprint'. Over time, it evolved in Middle English to its current form, signifying both a mark left and an effect produced on someone or something.