Vaikutelman

Vaikutelman is the genitive singular form of the Finnish noun vaikuttama? No. The correct base is vaik u telma? Let me write the final clearly:

Vaikutelma means impression or appearance, and vaik ute lman is its genitive singular form. Vaikutelman refers to the impression or perception created by a person, object, or situation and expresses “of the impression” in Finnish grammar.

Key meaning and usage

Vaikutelman denotes the overall sense something gives to observers, including emotional tone, credibility, aesthetics, and communicative effect. It is frequently used in discussions about communication, design, media, and social interactions. Common phrases include antaa vaikutelman (to give the impression) and jättää vaikutelma (to leave an impression). It is distinct from vaikutus (effect), which tends to describe a more concrete or measurable outcome, and from ulkoinen ilme (outward appearance), which emphasizes looks rather than the broader perception.

Nuance

Impression formation is subjective; different audiences may form different vaikutelmat of the same person or thing depending on context, prior knowledge, and framing. In branding and presentation, shaping a favorable vaikutelma is often a central goal.

See also

vaikutus, vaikuttaminen, ensivaikutelma, ilme. This term is used across psychology, marketing, journalism, and everyday language to discuss how things come across to others.