Strike as Meaning in English
expression
ˈstɹaɪk/ /ˈæz/, /ˈɛz
STRYK-az, STRYK-ez
stɹˈaɪk/ /ˈæs
str-YK-as
Definition
To give someone a particular impression or make them think of you in a certain way, often at first appearance.
Usage & Nuances
'Strike as' is used to express first impressions or how someone's behavior or appearance makes you feel. Structure: 'strike (someone) as (adjective/noun)', e.g., 'You strike me as honest.' It's more common in slightly formal or neutral speech. Not used for strong emotional reactions.
Spanish: dar la impresión de - parecerPortuguese (BR): parecer - causar impressão dePortuguese (PT): parecer - causar impressão deChinese (Simplified): 给人...的印象Chinese (Traditional): 給人...的印象Hindi: ऐसा लगनाArabic: يبدو أنّه - يعطي انطباع أنّBengali: মনে হওয়া - প্রতীয়মান হওয়াRussian: производить впечатление - казатьсяJapanese: ～のように思われる - ～だと感じさせるVietnamese: gây ấn tượng là - khiến (ai đó) cảm thấyKorean: ~로 보이다 - ~처럼 느껴지다Turkish: izlenimi vermek - gibi gelmekUrdu: لگنا - تاثر دیناIndonesian: terkesan sebagai - terlihat seperti
Example Sentences
You strike as a very kind person.
basic
He strikes as someone who works hard.
basic
The idea struck as a little strange at first.
basic
She strikes me as the type who doesn’t give up easily.
natural
Doesn’t it strike you as odd that nobody called?
natural
Honestly, that never struck me as important until now.
natural