schimmern
shimmer
The German word "schimmern" is a verb that means "to shimmer" or "to gleam." It conveys the idea of emitting a soft, flickering light or a faint glimmer. The word does not have separate components derivable from pitch and structure, but it is akin to elements of brightness or reflection in usage.
Similar words in German include "glänzen" (to shine), "leuchten" (to glow), and "funkeln" (to sparkle).
The distinction lies in intensity and nature; "schimmern" typically implies a subtler, softer light compared to "glänzen," which suggests a stronger shine, and "funkeln," associated with a more intense, sparkling effect.
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Examples
Die Sterne schimmern in der Nacht.verb
The stars shimmer in the night.
Im Dunkeln schimmern kleine Lichter wie Diamanten.verb
In the dark, small lights shimmer like diamonds.
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