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Spiegeln Translations, meanings and synonyms
"Spiegeln" is used as verb with the meaning of "to reflect", "to mirror" or "to represent".
Essential properties of "spiegeln"
Its most important properties are:
Properties
- Infinitive: spiegeln
- Simple past: spiegelte
- Participle: gespiegelt
regulartransitive
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 "spiegeln" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms
It has the meanings and uses detailed below:
1.) "To reflect an image"
- Definition: "To reflect or reproduce an image on a smooth, shiny surface."
- Translation(s): to reflect, to mirror
- Synonym(s): reflektieren, widerspiegeln
- Antonym(s): absorbieren
- Related word(s): Spiegel, Reflexion
📝 Some usage examples:
- Der See spiegelt den Himmel wider.
- Ihre Augen spiegelten ihre Freude.
- Das Glas spiegelt das Licht der Sonne.
2.) "To represent faithfully"
- Definition: "To represent or show something faithfully or accurately."
- Translation(s): to reflect, to mirror, to represent, to show
- Synonym(s): wiedergeben, darstellen
- Antonym(s): verfälschen
- Related word(s): Abbild, Darstellung
📝 Some usage examples:
- Seine Worte spiegeln seine wahren Gefühle wider.
- Der Film spiegelt die Gesellschaft der 1950er Jahre.
- Ihre Handlungen spiegeln ihre Werte wider.
3.) "To imitate behavior"
- Definition: "To imitate or copy someone's behavior or actions."
- Translation(s): to mirror, to imitate, to copy
- Synonym(s): nachahmen, imitieren
- Related word(s): Nachahmung, Imitation
📝 Some usage examples:
- Kinder spiegeln oft das Verhalten ihrer Eltern.
- Der Therapeut spiegelte die Körpersprache des Patienten.
- In der Übung sollten wir die Bewegungen des Partners spiegeln.