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Funkeln Translations, meanings and synonyms
"Funkeln" is mainly used as verb meaning "to sparkle", "to twinkle" or "to glisten". It is also used as noun.
Essential properties of "Funkeln"
Its most important properties are:
Properties as Verb
- Infinitive: funkeln
- Simple past: funkelte
- Participle: gefunkelt
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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 Funkeln
- Plural: die [n/a]
Meanings of "Funkeln" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms
It has the meanings and uses detailed below:
1.) "To emit bright flashes of light; to twinkle or sparkle"
"Funkeln", when used with this meaning, acts as verb.
- Definition: "To emit flashes of bright light or to twinkle/sparkle."
- Translation(s): to sparkle, to twinkle, to glisten, to glitter
- Synonym(s): glitzern, blitzen, leuchten
- Antonym(s): verdunkeln, verblassen
- Related word(s): Funke, Funkellicht
📝 Some usage examples:
- Die Sterne funkeln am Nachthimmel.
- Ihre Augen funkeln vor Freude.
- Das Wasser funkelt in der Sonne.
2.) "The act or effect of sparkling or twinkling"
"Funkeln", when used with this meaning, acts as noun.
- Definition: "The act or effect of shining or sparkling."
- Translation(s): sparkle, twinkle, glitter, gleam
- Synonym(s): Glanz, Schimmer
- Antonym(s): Mattheit, Dunkelheit
- Related word(s): Funke, Funkellicht
📝 Some usage examples:
- Ein Funkeln in ihren Augen verriet ihre Freude.
- Das Funkeln der Sterne ist wunderschön.
- Ein leichtes Funkeln war auf dem Wasser zu sehen.