Example: Ich konnte bei der Führung einen guten Eindruck gewinnen.
Definition
"Einen Eindruck gewinnen" means to form or gain an initial perception or understanding of someone or something, often based on observation or experience. For example, it refers to the process of developing a general impression during an event or interaction.
Translations
gain an impression
hacerse una idea
een indruk krijgen
fer-se una idea
se faire une idée
Etymology
The phrase "einen Eindruck gewinnen" comes from German, where "Eindruck" means 'impression' or 'impact,' and "gewinnen" means 'to gain' or 'to win.' Did you know? The word "Eindruck" originally referred to the physical impression made by a seal or stamp, which evolved metaphorically to mean a mental or emotional impression.
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gain an impression