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“shimmer” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈʃɪmɐn/

Example

Sein Gesicht schimmerte im Kerzenlicht.

His face shimmered in the candlelight.

Illustration for schimmern (shimmer)

How to say “shimmer” in German

“Shimmer” in German is schimmern.

A candlelit face gives off a weak, wavering glow, leaving its features softly outlined.

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

Example sentences with schimmern

In der Ferne schimmerten die Straßenlaternen.

In the distance, the streetlights shimmered.

Tips for using schimmern

  • Schimmern is normally intransitive, so German uses Sein Gesicht schimmerte rather than a direct object for the thing that glows.

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