English–German
“reflect” in German
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈʃpiːgl̩n/
Example
Der See spiegelt die Berge am Morgen.
The lake reflects the mountains in the morning.
How to say “reflect” in German
“Reflect” in German is spiegeln.
A shiny surface sends a recognizable scene back to the eye, and events or behavior can likewise mirror something more abstract.
Example sentences with spiegeln
Kunstwerke spiegeln oft die Identität einer Epoche.
Works of art often reflect the identity of an era.
Tips for using spiegeln
- In Die Berge spiegeln sich im See, sich marks the reflected subject and im See is dative; this differs from the transitive pattern Der See spiegelt die Berge.
Other German words for “reflect”
Das Bild spiegelt die Natur wider.
The picture reflects nature.