VERB
spiegeln/ˈʃpiːɡl̩n/to mirror; to reflect
spiegeln is a German verb that means to mirror or to reflect. It is pronounced /ˈʃpiːɡl̩n/. In conjugation, the simple past is "spiegelte" and the past participle is "gespiegelt".
Definitions
1.to throw back light, image, or sound as a mirror does(physics; common usage)
a.to reflect light or an image
Der See spiegelt die Berge wider.—The lake reflects the mountains.
b.to show something clearly (often figurative)
Ihre Augen spiegeln ihre Freude.—Her eyes reflect her joy.
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 mirror or to reflect. 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.
