English–German
“sparkle” in German
German
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈfʊŋkəln/
Example
Die Sterne funkeln am Himmel.
The stars are sparkling in the sky.
How to say “sparkle” in German
“Sparkle” in German is funkeln.
Many brief bright flashes catch the eye, like stars trembling with light or gems sending out sparks.
Example sentences with funkeln
Bei der Überraschung begannen ihre Augen funkeln vor Freude.
Her eyes began to sparkle with joy at the surprise.
Tips for using funkeln
- Funkeln often describes lively points of light, whereas glänzen more broadly means to shine or have a lustrous surface.