Under the impression Meaning in English
expression
ˈəndɝ/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˌɪmˈpɹɛʃən
UN-der thuh im-PRESH-uhn
ˈʌndɐ/ /ðə, ði/ /ɪmpɹˈɛʃən
UN-duh thuh im-PRESH-uhn
Definition
To believe or think something, often mistakenly or because of incomplete information.
Usage & Nuances
Common in both spoken and written English; usually refers to a belief that turns out to be mistaken or needs clarification. Often followed by 'that' (e.g., 'I was under the impression that...'). Can express surprise or disappointment.
Spanish: creer - pensar - tener la impresiónPortuguese (BR): achar - ter a impressãoPortuguese (PT): achar - ter a impressãoChinese (Simplified): 以为 - 认为 - 误以为Chinese (Traditional): 以為 - 認為 - 誤以為Hindi: यह समझना - यह माननाArabic: كان يظن - كان يعتقد - كان تحت الانطباعBengali: মনে হওয়া - ধারণা থাকাRussian: быть под впечатлением (что...) - полагатьJapanese: ～と思い込む - ～と思っているVietnamese: có ấn tượng rằng - tưởng rằng - nghĩ rằngKorean: ~라고 생각하다 - ~라는 인상을 받다Turkish: izlenimine kapılmak - sanmakUrdu: یہ گمان ہونا - یہ خیال ہوناIndonesian: beranggapan - mengira
Example Sentences
I was under the impression that the meeting was at 10 o'clock.
basic
She is under the impression that you will call her.
basic
Were you under the impression that the store was open today?
basic
He left early because he was under the impression the class was canceled.
natural
I'm under the impression you've done this before.
natural
We were under the impression that dinner was included in the price.
natural