German Word · Intermediate
schimmern
to glimmer, to shimmer
Pronunciation: /ˈʃɪmɐn/
Meaning
to glimmer, to shimmer
Example
Auf der breiten Waldstraße, im kühlen Herbstschatten der Tannen, durch die ein mattblauer Himmel schimmerte, begegneten sich die Freunde.
On the broad forest road, in the cool autumn shadow of the fir trees, through which a pale blue sky was shimmering, the two friends met.
Practice tips
- Practice schimmern out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this German word is for intermediate-level learners.