Spiegel/ˈʃpiːɡl̩/mirror; reflector; surface (that reflects)
Spiegel is a German noun that means mirror, reflector, or surface (that reflects). It is pronounced /ˈʃpiːɡl̩/. As a noun it takes the article "der", with the plural form "Spiegel".
Definitions
1.an object with a smooth, polished surface for reflecting images, usually made of glass(object, household)
a.bathroom or wall mirror
Sie betrachtet sich im Spiegel.—She looks at herself in the mirror.
2.a device or surface that reflects light, radio waves, etc.(technical)
a.reflector in machinery or technology
Der Spiegel lenkt das Licht zum Sensor.—The mirror directs the light to the sensor.
3.something that reflects or represents something else symbolically(figurative, literature)
a.reflection of society, reality, etc.
Der Roman ist ein Spiegel der damaligen Gesellschaft.—The novel is a mirror of that era's society.
Declension
Gendermasculine
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | der Spiegel | die Spiegel |
| Genitive | des Spiegels | der Spiegel |
| Dative | dem Spiegel | den Spiegeln |
| Accusative | den Spiegel | die Spiegel |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Spiegel" mean in English?
- "Spiegel" means mirror, reflector, or surface (that reflects). It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Spiegel"?
- "Spiegel" is pronounced /ˈʃpiːɡl̩/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Spiegel" der, die, or das?
- "Spiegel" is a masculine noun, so it takes the article "der".
- What is the plural of "Spiegel"?
- The plural of "Spiegel" is "Spiegel".
- What part of speech is "Spiegel"?
- "Spiegel" is a noun in German.
