reflektieren

1.

to reflect

(For light on surfaces, "spiegeln" is also quite common. Not the most idiomatic for actually reflecting back objects.)
Examples
  • Die Sonne reflektiert auf der Wasseroberfläche.
  • The sun is reflecting on the surface of the water.

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

reflektieren has 1 distinct meaning: 1. to reflect.

What is the past tense of 'reflektieren'?

hat reflektiert / reflektierte

What is 'reflektieren' related to?

The word 'reflektieren' is related to re-.

Where can I learn more about 'reflektieren'?

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