Word Frequency (Worthäufigkeit) #1500
Word (Wort)

Spiegel

Translation (Übersetzung) mirror
Pronunciation (Aussprache) /ˈʃpiːɡl̩/
A1
Nouns
Beginner
Neutral
Tags (Tags)
everyday household physical-object metaphor
Der Spiegel is a masculine noun (der). It can refer to both physical mirrors and metaphorical concepts like reflection or level. The word is also famously the name of Germany's leading news magazine, Der Spiegel, founded in 1947.

Spiegel - German Nouns - Spiegel Meaning - Spiegel Translation - Spiegel Nouns Examples

Spiegel is a German Nouns

Learn Spiegel meaning, translation, pronunciation, and usage examples. Spiegel is classified as a Noun in German grammar.

Spiegel Examples (Beispiele) in English

Spiegel examples with English translations. See how to use Spiegel in sentences. Spiegel example sentences in English below.

Ich sehe mich im Spiegel.
I see myself in the mirror.
Looking at one's reflection
Der Spiegel hängt an der Wand.
The mirror hangs on the wall.
Describing location of a mirror
Sie putzt den Spiegel jeden Tag.
She cleans the mirror every day.
Daily cleaning routine
Das Wasser war spiegelglatt.
The water was mirror-smooth.
Describing calm water surface
Die Zeitung ist ein Spiegel der Gesellschaft.
The newspaper is a mirror of society.
Metaphorical use describing reflection of social issues

Spiegel Word Family - Spiegel Related Words - Spiegel Family Members

Spiegel Word Family (Wortfamilie)

Spiegel word family includes related words, derivatives, and word forms. Learn Spiegel family members with meanings, translations, and usage. Explore Spiegel related words and expand your German vocabulary.

Derived Noun (Abgeleitetes Substantiv)
Spiegelbild
Meaning: mirror image
Example: Sein Spiegelbild im Wasser war klar zu sehen.
Noun
Derived Adjective (Abgeleitetes Adjektiv)
spiegelglatt
Meaning: mirror-smooth
Example: Die Straße war nach dem Regen spiegelglatt.
Adjective
Derived Verb (Abgeleitetes Verb)
spiegeln
Meaning: to mirror, to reflect
Tense: Präsens
Example: Das Wasser spiegelt die Bäume wider.
Verb

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Spiegel Usage & Related Words (Verwendung & verwandte Wörter)

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Spiegel Collocations (Kollokationen)

Spiegel collocations are common word combinations that native speakers use. Learn Spiegel word combinations and how to use Spiegel with other words naturally.

im Spiegel sehen
to see in the mirror
High frequency
Spiegel putzen
to clean the mirror
Medium frequency
Spiegel an der Wand
mirror on the wall
Medium frequency
Spiegel der Seele
mirror of the soul
Medium frequency
Spiegel glatt
smooth mirror
Low frequency
Spiegel blank
shiny mirror
Low frequency
Spiegel trübe
cloudy mirror
Low frequency

Spiegel Idioms (Redewendungen)

Spiegel idioms and expressions. Learn German idioms containing Spiegel with meanings and explanations. Master Spiegel expressions used in everyday German.

Spiegel vorhalten
to hold up a mirror
To show someone their faults or shortcomings, to make someone confront reality
Spiegelbild
mirror image
A perfect reflection or exact copy of something
Spiegel der Gesellschaft
mirror of society
Something that reflects the state or values of society
Spiegelglatt
mirror-smooth
Extremely smooth, like the surface of a mirror

Spiegel Synonyms (Synonyme)

Spiegel synonyms - words with similar meanings. Find alternative words for Spiegel and expand your German vocabulary. Learn Spiegel similar words and their usage.

Reflektor
Meaning: reflector
Medium similarity
Glas
Meaning: glass
Low similarity
Abbild
Meaning: image, reflection
Medium similarity

Spiegel Antonyms (Antonyme)

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Undurchsichtig
Meaning: opaque
Matt
Meaning: matte, dull

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Spiegel Semantically Related Words (Semantisch verwandte Wörter)

Spiegel semantically related words - words that are conceptually or thematically related to Spiegel. Explore Spiegel related vocabulary and discover words in the same semantic field. Learn Spiegel contextually related words to expand your German vocabulary.

Reflexion Glas Bild Oberfläche Wasser

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