VERB
spiegeln/ˈʃpiːɡl̩n/to reflect; to mirror; to be reflected
spiegeln is a German verb that means to reflect, to mirror, or to be reflected. It is pronounced /ˈʃpiːɡl̩n/. In conjugation, the simple past is "spiegelte" and the past participle is "gespiegelt".
Definitions
1.to reflect, show an image as a mirror does(physics/literal)
a.to cast a reflection (of an object in a mirror, water, etc.)
Die Berge spiegeln sich im See.—The mountains are reflected in the lake.
2.to represent or show something clearly, to be a reflection of something(figurative)
a.to depict or illustrate a quality, situation, etc.
Die Zahlen spiegeln den Erfolg des Unternehmens wider.—The numbers reflect the company's success.
Conjugation
| Infinitive | spiegeln |
|---|---|
| Present (ich) | spiegle |
| Present (du) | spiegelst |
| Present (er/sie/es) | spiegelt |
| Preterite (ich) | spiegelte |
| Participle II | gespiegelt |
| Konjunktiv II (ich) | spiegelte |
| Imperative (singular) | spiegle |
| Imperative (plural) | spiegelt |
| Auxiliary | haben |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "spiegeln" mean in English?
- "spiegeln" means to reflect, to mirror, or to be reflected. It is a German verb.
- How do you pronounce "spiegeln"?
- "spiegeln" is pronounced /ˈʃpiːɡl̩n/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What is the past participle of "spiegeln"?
- The past participle (Partizip II) of "spiegeln" is "gespiegelt", used with the auxiliary "haben".
- What is the simple past of "spiegeln"?
- In the simple past (Präteritum), "spiegeln" becomes "spiegelte" in the first person singular.
- What part of speech is "spiegeln"?
- "spiegeln" is a verb in German.
