Example: Hij probeert de indruk te wekken dat hij rijk is.
Definition
"De indruk wekken dat" means to create or give the impression that something is true or real, often by presenting a certain appearance or behavior. For example, it is used when someone tries to make others believe something that may not be accurate or factual.
Translations
to give the impression that
dar la impresión de que
fer la impressió que
donner l'impression que
den Eindruck erwecken dass
dare l'impressione che
dar a impressão de que
Etymology
The phrase "de indruk wekken dat" originates from Dutch, where "indruk" means impression, and "wekken" means to awaken or evoke. Together, it literally means 'to awaken an impression,' which perfectly describes the act of causing someone to perceive a particular idea or feeling.
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"De indruk wekken dat" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - General - Idioms and Proverbs - (B2) - set 1", containing 105 commonly used expressions.
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to give the impression that