verb
schielen
squint
Mit den Augen so schauen, dass sie nicht in die gleiche Richtung blicken.
The German word "schielen" is a verb meaning "to squint" or "to have a squint" (a visual condition where the eyes do not properly align). It originates from Middle High German, related to eyes and seeing.
- Basic meaning: to look with partly closed eyes or cross-eyed.
Similar words:
- blinzeln (to blink)
- zusammenkneifen (to narrow [one’s eyes])
Differences:
- "schielen" specifically refers to misalignment or abnormal gaze, often involuntary or medical.
- "blinzeln" is a normal quick closing of eyes.
- "zusammenkneifen" implies intentional narrowing of eyes, often due to sunlight or concentration.
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Examples
Viele Kinder schielen leicht, wenn sie müde sind.verb
Many children squint slightly when they are tired.
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