das Funkeln
sparkle
The bright, moving glitter or glow that comes from a surface or a light.
EXAMPLE
Das Funkeln der Sterne war über dem dunklen See deutlich zu sehen.
The sparkle of the stars was clearly visible above the dark lake.
das Funkeln
sparkle / glint
das Funkeln
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Meanings
das Funkeln
glint
A lively or intense expression in the eyes that can show, for example, joy, enthusiasm, or readiness to fight.
EXAMPLE
In ihren Augen lag ein erwartungsvolles Funkeln.
There was an expectant glint in her eyes.
Forms
Forms adapted from the German Wiktionary entry Funkeln, by Wiktionary contributors, licence CC BY-SA 4.0.
At a glance
| gender | neuter das |
|---|---|
| genitive | des Funkelns |
The four cases
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | das Funkeln | – |
| accusative | das Funkeln | – |
| dative | dem Funkeln | – |
| genitive | des Funkelns | – |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
Usage tips
Indicating the source
You can indicate what is sparkling by using a genitive or 'von' (of) with the dative. This complement comes after 'Funkeln' (sparkle).
EXAMPLE
Das Funkeln der Eiskristalle faszinierte uns.
The sparkle of the ice crystals fascinated us.
Sie versuchte, das Funkeln von Diamanten auf einem Foto festzuhalten.
She tried to capture the sparkle of diamonds in a photograph.
Typical collocations
Common collocations include 'helles Funkeln' (bright sparkle), 'das Funkeln im Sonnenlicht' (the sparkle in the sunlight), and 'das Funkeln im Kerzenschein' (the sparkle in the candlelight). These phrases describe the intensity or lighting conditions.
EXAMPLE
Das helle Funkeln der Kristalle im Sonnenlicht zog alle Blicke auf sich.
The bright sparkle of the crystals in the sunlight caught everyone's eye.
Expression in the eyes
A common pattern is 'ein Funkeln in den Augen haben' (to have a sparkle in one's eyes). Adjectives such as 'schelmisch' (mischievous), 'triumphierend' (triumphant), or 'wütend' (angry) show which feeling is associated with it.
EXAMPLE
Als sie ihren Sieg verkündete, hatte sie ein triumphierendes Funkeln in den Augen.
When she announced her victory, she had a triumphant sparkle in her eyes.
In real life
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