Spiegel
/ˈʃpiːɡl̩/masculine
The German word for "mirror" is Spiegel.
Spiegel refers to a smooth reflecting surface.
Meaning: smooth reflecting surface (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
Spiegel is a masculine noun. The plural form of Spiegel remains Spiegel. When used as a direct object, such as after the preposition in in the context of looking into something, the masculine form changes to den Spiegel.
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈʃpiːɡl̩/
Did you know?
- The German word Spiegel is a cognate with the language Hunsrik, spoken mainly in Brazil, which uses the word Spieghel.
- The word Spiegel is used in the phrase den Spiegel vorhalten, meaning to hold a mirror up to someone to force them to face their own flaws.
- You can find the term Spiegel inside the names of many German newspapers and magazines, such as Der Spiegel, to suggest a reflection of current events.
Examples in context
- Wo ist ein Spiegel?Where's a mirror?This is useful for asking for the location of a mirror.Tatoeba #2031436 by Zaghawa, translation #1886605 by CK
- Schau in den Spiegel.Look in the mirror.This is useful for telling someone to look into a mirror.Tatoeba #5418448 by peschiber, translation #2648072 by CK
- Schau in den Spiegel!Look in the mirror!Tatoeba #6311902 by ruth_tatoeba, translation #6489633 by sejb
- Entschuldigen Sie, wo befindet sich der Spiegel?Excuse me, where is the mirror located?
- Hast du den Spiegel gesehen? Er ist riesig!Have you seen the mirror? It's huge!
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Example conversation
Laura and Felix are in a bathroom preparing for a party.
- LauraDer Spiegel im Bad ist schmutzig.The mirror in the bathroom is dirty.
- FelixSoll ich ihn putzen, Laura?Should I clean it, Laura?
- LauraJa, bitte, Felix.Yes, please, Felix.
- FelixKein Problem, ich mache das schnell.No problem, I will do that quickly.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “mirror” translations and entries Spiegel, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries Spiegel, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
