spiegeln
Translation
to reflect, to mirror
Examples
Der See spiegelt die Berge.
The lake reflects the mountains.
Sein Gesicht spiegelte sich im Fenster.
His face was reflected in the window.
Die Ergebnisse spiegeln unsere harte Arbeit wider.
The results reflect our hard work.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) to reflect (sth.) The calm lake reflects the sky.
sich ((in sth.dat)) to be reflected in (sth.) She is reflected in the water.
Similar Words
reflektieren (to reflect), widerspiegeln (to reflect, mirror)
Etymology
This verb is derived from the noun 'der Spiegel' (the mirror).
Memory Tips
The word contains 'Spiegel' (mirror). The action a mirror performs is to 'spiegeln'.