Schillern Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Schillern" is mainly used as verb meaning "to shimmer", "to iridescent" or "to gleam". It is also used as adjective.

Essential properties of "schillern"

Its most important properties are:

Properties as Verb

  • Infinitive: schillern
  • Simple past: schillerte
  • Participle: geschillert

See full conjugation of schillern

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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 "schillern" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To shine or shimmer with changing, iridescent colors"

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

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Der Schmetterling begann im Sonnenlicht zu schillern.The butterfly began to shimmer in the sunlight.
  2. Das Wasser im See schillert in verschiedenen Farben.The water in the lake shimmers in various colors.
  3. Die Seifenblase schillert im Licht der Lampe.The soap bubble shimmers in the light of the lamp.

2.) "Appearing brilliant or iridescent"

"Schillern", when used with this meaning, acts as adjective.

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Der schillernde Fisch schwamm im Aquarium.The shimmering fish swam in the aquarium.
  2. Sie trug ein schillerndes Kleid zur Party.She wore an iridescent dress to the party.
  3. Die schillernden Farben des Gemäldes faszinierten die Besucher.The brilliant colors of the painting fascinated the visitors.
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