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"Mirror" in German: Spiegel
der Spiegel
Mirror in German is der Spiegel. Say in den Spiegel schauen for looking in the mirror. Soft compounds include Rückspiegel for the rearview mirror.
Getting ready
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How to pronounce Spiegel
Say it
SHPEE-gel
/ˈʃpiːɡl̩/
SHPEE-gel. Sharp shp, long ee, soft -gel. Masculine: der Spiegel.
"Mirror" in German: quick reference
| German | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| der Spiegel | the mirror Core noun. | Core noun. |
| in den Spiegel schauen | to look in the mirror Common phrase. | Common phrase. |
| Rückspiegel | rearview mirror Car. | Car. |
| Spieglein | little mirror Diminutive / fairy-tale tone. | Diminutive / fairy-tale tone. |
How to use Spiegel in real life
- 1Getting ready
Schau kurz in den Spiegel vor der Tür.
Glance in the mirror before the door.
In den Spiegel.
- 2Bathroom
Der Spiegel ist beschlagen nach der Dusche.
The mirror is fogged after the shower.
Der Spiegel subject.
- 3Driving
Check den Spiegel, bevor du ausscherst.
Check the mirror before you pull out.
Den Spiegel.
Mistakes English speakers make with Spiegel
Incorrect: die Spiegel (singular)
Correct: der Spiegel
Singular is der Spiegel; die Spiegel is plural.
Incorrect: in dem Spiegel schauen (motion/look at)
Correct: in den Spiegel schauen
Looking into uses accusative: in den Spiegel.
Good to know
Soft fairy-tale Spieglein remains famous from Snow White. Bathroom fog complaints about der Spiegel are universal flatmate talk.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Leaving the apartment together
ChatPal
Ist etwas im Spiegel?
Is there something in the mirror?
You
Nur ich. Der Spiegel sagt: Jacke zu.
Only me. The mirror says: zip the jacket.
ChatPal
Gut. Noch ein Blick in den Spiegel.
Good. One more look in the mirror.
You
Fertig. Der Spiegel kann bleiben.
Done. The mirror can stay.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Mirror" in German
Gender?
Masculine: der Spiegel.
Plural?
Die Spiegel.
Look in the mirror?
In den Spiegel schauen.
Rearview mirror?
Der Rückspiegel.
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