impressed

[iDoof]

There is one sentence I want to say in particular to a parting friend in Korean:

"I am really impressed with everything you've accomplished while you've been here."

What's a good phrase for this, something somewhat formal, as the person is older but not awkwardly over-formal...

In general I'm having trouble finding a good Korean word for "impressed"...I know it comes out in the dictionary as "인상적이다" but I feel like "impressed" in English has a wider range of use. "인상적이다" feels like a stronger expression, like I was super touched by something. But the English use of impressed can be quite casual, like "I was impressed by how well you did"...

Any insights are appreciated. Thanks to you all for your time.

[timandyou]

Hello iDoof,
"Welcome back!", "I missed you!" ^^

Okay, here is my insight.
As you mentioned, "the English use of impressed can be quite casual, like "I was impressed by how well you did", yes, they often say it casually.

"Impressed" can be literally translated "인상적이다" in Korean (as you know already).
However, (depending on HOW IMPRESSED IT IS) it can be translated in various words.
here are lists.
1. 감동먹다. (being moved or being touched)
2. 찬사를 보낸다. (rewarding the greatest compliment)
3. 훌륭하다. (be excellent or magnificent)
4. 존경할 만하다. (to be honorable)
5. 놀라다. (to be amazed)
efc...

In the sentence, "I am really impressed with everything you've accomplished while you've been here.", it can be translated as "감동을 먹다, 존경할 만하다, 찬사를 보낸다". Personally, I do like the word, 존경 "honorable, respectable" (i think it is the best praise for anyone).
Okay, that's all I have so far...
Hope this helps,
cheers,
Tim

[manyakumi]

Hi.
I'd like to suggest one.

"I am really impressed with everything you've accomplished while you've been here."

여기 계신 동안 해 오신 모든 것에 깊은 인상을 받고 있습니다.




Sean

[iDoof]

these are all really good, thank you

[timandyou]

김 감독님 감사해요~~
Thanks for the comment, iDoof!
cheers,
Tim