German Word · Intermediate
imponieren
to impress
Pronunciation: /ɪmpoˈniːʁən/
Meaning
A word or expression meaning "to impress".
Example
Ich will mich nicht verändern Um dir zu imponieren Will nicht den ganzen Abend Probleme diskutieren Aber eines geb ich zu Das, was ich will, bist du
I don’t want to change myself To impress you I don’t want to spend the whole evening Discussing problems But I admit one thing That which I want is you
Practice tips
- Practice imponieren out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this German word is for intermediate-level learners.