flimmern

1.

to flicker, to glimmer

(It's kind of a mix between flicker and glimmer. Think of an old TV where the amount of light fluctuates. )
Examples
  • Das Licht der alten Straßenlaterne flimmert in der Dunkelheit.
  • The light of the old streetlamp flickers in the darkness.

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How many meanings does the German word 'flimmern' have?

flimmern has 1 distinct meaning: 1. to flicker, to glimmer.

What is the past tense of 'flimmern'?

hat geflimmert / flimmerte

What is 'flimmern' related to?

The word 'flimmern' is related to Flamme.

Where can I learn more about 'flimmern'?

Check out the main YourDailyGerman Dictionary for more German vocabulary entries.