English–German
“reflective” in German
German
Pronunciation
IPA/bəˈzɪnlɪç/
Example
Er war in einer besinnlichen Stimmung.
He was in a reflective mood.
How to say “reflective” in German
“Reflective” in German is besinnlich.
A quiet person gathers scattered thoughts and settles into a calm inner focus.
Example sentences with besinnlich
Auf dem Weihnachtsmarkt lief besinnliche Musik.
Reflective music was playing at the Christmas market.
Tips for using besinnlich
- Besinnlich commonly describes a mood, atmosphere, or occasion, as in besinnliche Weihnachten, rather than a person's permanent character.