English–German

“mirror” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈʃpiːgəl/

Example

Ich sehe mich im Spiegel.

I see myself in the mirror.

Illustration for Spiegel (mirror)

How to say “mirror” in German

“Mirror” in German is Spiegel.

A smooth surface that sends a person's reflected appearance back to the viewer.

Full entry for Spiegel: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with Spiegel

Er wirft einen kurzen Blick in den Spiegel, bevor er das Haus verlässt.

He takes a quick glance in the mirror before he leaves the house.

Tips for using Spiegel

  • Spiegel is masculine, with der Spiegel in the singular and die Spiegel in the plural; the form does not change.

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