Blinzeln Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Blinzeln" is used as verb with the meaning of "to blink" or "to wink".

Essential properties of "blinzeln"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

  • Infinitive: blinzeln
  • Simple past: blinzelte
  • Participle: geblinzelt

See full conjugation of blinzeln

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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 "blinzeln" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To blink (involuntarily)"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Er musste blinzeln, weil die Sonne so hell war.He had to blink because the sun was so bright.
  2. Sie begann zu blinzeln, als der Rauch in ihre Augen kam.She started to blink when the smoke got into her eyes.
  3. Das Baby blinzelte neugierig in das Licht.The baby blinked curiously into the light.

2.) "To wink (intentionally)"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Er blinzelte ihr zu, um ihr ein Zeichen zu geben.He winked at her to give her a sign.
  2. Sie blinzelte verschwörerisch, als sie den Plan erklärte.She winked conspiratorially as she explained the plan.
  3. Er blinzelte mit einem Lächeln, um seine Zustimmung zu zeigen.He winked with a smile to show his approval.
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