Flimmern Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Flimmern" is mainly used as verb meaning "flicker", "shimmer" or "glimmer". It is also used as noun.

Essential properties of "Flimmern"

Its most important properties are:

Properties as Verb

  • Infinitive: flimmern
  • Simple past: flimmerte
  • Participle: geflimmert

See full conjugation of flimmern

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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.

Properties as Noun

  • Gender: neutral
  • Singular: das Flimmern
  • Plural: die [n/a]

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

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "Shimmer or flicker with dim/intermittent light"

"Flimmern", when used with this meaning, acts as verb.

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Die Sterne flimmern am Nachthimmel.The stars flicker in the night sky.
  2. Der Bildschirm flimmert wegen einer Störung.The screen flickers due to a malfunction.
  3. Kerzenlicht flimmert im Raum.Candlelight flickers in the room.

2.) "Visual phenomenon of flickering lights"

"Flimmern", when used with this meaning, acts as noun.

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Ein Flimmern erschien auf dem Bildschirm.A flicker appeared on the screen.
  2. Das Flimmern der Lichter irritierte ihn.The flickering of the lights irritated him.
  3. Ein leichtes Flimmern war im Raum zu sehen.A slight flicker was visible in the room.
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