Blinken Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Blinken" is used as verb with the meaning of "to flash", "to blink" or "to signal".

Essential properties of "blinken"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

Infinitive: blinken
Simple past: blinkte
Participle: geblinkt

regularintransitive

Note: These properties are not absolute. A transitive verb can be used intransitively and vice versa depending on context, and many verbs can be used reflexively even though they are not primarily reflexive.

Meanings of "blinken" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To flash intermittently (light)"

Definition: "To emit intermittent light, like a signal or warning."
Translation(s): to flash, to blink, to signal
Synonym(s): leuchten, flackern
Related word(s): Blinklicht, Blinker

📝 Some usage examples:

Das Auto begann zu blinken, als es abbog.The car started to flash as it turned.
Der Leuchtturm blinkt jede Nacht.The lighthouse flashes every night.
Die Warnleuchte blinkt, wenn der Motor überhitzt.The warning light flashes when the engine overheats.

2.) "To use a turn signal"

Definition: "To use the vehicle's turn signal to indicate a turn."
Translation(s): to signal, to indicate, to use the turn signal
Synonym(s): blinken, blinken mit dem Blinker
Related word(s): Blinker, Blinkleuchte

📝 Some usage examples:

Bitte blinken Sie, bevor Sie abbiegen.Please signal before you turn.
Er hat vergessen zu blinken, als er die Spur wechselte.He forgot to signal when he changed lanes.
Du musst blinken, wenn du die Autobahn verlässt.You must signal when you leave the highway.

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