spiegeln
Translation
to reflect, to mirror
Examples
Der See spiegelte den Mond.
The lake reflected the moon.
Ihre Augen spiegelten ihre Angst.
Her eyes reflected her fear.
Das Licht spiegelte sich im Fenster.
The light was reflected in the window.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) spiegeln to reflect (sth.) The lake reflected the sky.
sich ((in sth.)) spiegeln to be reflected (in sth.) The moon was reflected in the water.
Similar Words
Synonyms: reflektieren, widerscheinen
Etymology
Derived from the noun 'der Spiegel' (the mirror). It literally means 'to act like a mirror'.
Memory Tips
Think of the English word 'spyglass'. Both 'Spiegel' and 'spy' relate to seeing. Imagine looking at your reflection in a 'Spiegel'.