German Word · Intermediate
Spiegel
on the forehead of horses and cattle
Pronunciation: /ˈʃpiːɡl̩/
Meaning
on the forehead of horses and cattle
Example
[…] Sie hatte auch einen Spiegel, vor den trat sie alle Morgen und fragte: / „Spieglein, Spieglein an der Wand: / wer ist die schönste Frau in dem ganzen Land?“
She had a Mirror before which she came every morning. She'd ask: Mirror, Mirror, on the wall, who is the fairest Woman in the entire land?"
Practice tips
- Practice Spiegel 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.