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blink in German

blink in German is Blinzeln, Lidschlag, Augenblick — blink means to close and open the eyes quickly.

blink in German

Blinzeln
noun
The act of quickly closing both eyes and opening them again.
Lidschlag
noun
The act of quickly closing both eyes and opening them again.
Augenblick
noun
(figuratively) The time needed to close and reopen one's eyes.
Blinzeln
noun
(figuratively) The time needed to close and reopen one's eyes.
Wimpernschlag
noun
(figuratively) The time needed to close and reopen one's eyes.
Blinzeln
noun
(computing) A text formatting feature that causes text to disappear and reappear as a form of visual emphasis.
flüchtiger Blick
noun
(computing) A text formatting feature that causes text to disappear and reappear as a form of visual emphasis.
aufblenden
verb
To shine, especially with intermittent light; to twinkle; to flicker; to glimmer, as a lamp.
lichthupen
verb
To shine, especially with intermittent light; to twinkle; to flicker; to glimmer, as a lamp.
blinzeln
verb
(intransitive) To close and reopen both eyes quickly.
blinken
verb
(intransitive) To close and reopen both eyes quickly.
blinken
verb
To flash on and off at regular intervals.
blinken
verb
To send a signal with a lighting device.
morsen
verb
To send a signal with a lighting device.
mit den Fingern schnippen
verb
(hyperbole) To perform the smallest action that could solicit a response.

What does "blink" mean?

  1. verb To close and open the eyes quickly.
    "She blinked in the bright sunlight."
  2. verb To flash on and off, especially at regular intervals.
    "The cursor blinked steadily on the dark screen."
  3. verb To back down or show hesitation in a standoff, as in the phrase "blink first."
    "Neither side wanted to blink first in the negotiations."
  4. noun The act of quickly closing and opening the eyes, or a very brief moment.
    "In the blink of an eye, the deal was gone."

blink in a sentence

  • She blinked in the bright sunlight.
  • He blinked back tears during the speech.
  • The cursor blinked steadily on the dark screen.
  • A warning light blinked on the dashboard.

Similar words in German

Common German translations

Frequently asked questions

What is "blink" in German?

"blink" in German is Blinzeln, Lidschlag, Augenblick. blink means: To close and open the eyes quickly.

How do you use "blink" in a sentence?

Example: "She blinked in the bright sunlight." In German, "blink" is Blinzeln, Lidschlag, Augenblick.

Are there other ways to say "blink" in German?

Yes — German has 11 translations listed for "blink": Blinzeln, Lidschlag, Augenblick, Wimpernschlag, flüchtiger Blick, aufblenden.

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