Spiegel
mirror
The German word for mirror is 'Spiegel'. It is a masculine noun and is used to reflect an image. It can be used in various contexts such as a 'rear-view mirror' in a car (Rückspiegel), a 'mirror image' (Spiegelbild), or a 'mirror reflection' (Spiegelung).
Example sentences using: Spiegel
Der Spiegel an der Wand zeigt mein Bild.
The mirror on the wall shows my image.
In this sentence, 'Spiegel' is a noun used to refer to a mirror that reflects an image. 'An der Wand' describes the mirror's location, indicating it is hung on or attached to a wall.
Ich kaufe einen neuen Spiegel für mein Badezimmer.
I am buying a new mirror for my bathroom.
In this example, 'Spiegel' denotes a common object in households known as a mirror. 'Für mein Badezimmer' indicates the purpose or location of the mirror, which is for the speaker's bathroom in this case.
Du siehst dein wahres Ich im Spiegel.
You see your true self in the mirror.
In this sentence, 'Spiegel' symbolizes an object that reflects one's physical appearance. The phrase 'dein wahres Ich' conveys a more profound, potentially metaphorical meaning, which could refer to one's true self or identity.