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flicker in German

flicker in German is Flimmern, Flackern, Goldspecht — flicker means to shine or burn unsteadily, with light that wavers.

flicker in German

Flimmern
noun
An unsteady flash of light.
Flackern
noun
An unsteady flash of light.
Goldspecht
noun
(US) Any of certain small woodpeckers, especially of the genus Colaptes.
flimmern
verb
(intransitive) To burn or shine unsteadily, or with a wavering light.
flackern
verb
(intransitive) To burn or shine unsteadily, or with a wavering light.

What does "flicker" mean?

  1. verb To shine or burn unsteadily, with light that wavers.
    "The candle flickered in the draft."
  2. verb To appear and disappear briefly; to flutter.
    "A smile flickered across her face."
  3. noun An unsteady, wavering flash of light.
    "They saw the flicker of a campfire in the distance."
  4. noun A type of small woodpecker.
    "A flicker tapped away at the old oak tree."

flicker in a sentence

  • The candle flickered in the draft.
  • A smile flickered across her face.
  • They saw the flicker of a campfire in the distance.
  • A flicker tapped away at the old oak tree.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "flicker" in German?

"flicker" in German is Flimmern, Flackern, Goldspecht. flicker means: To shine or burn unsteadily, with light that wavers.

How do you use "flicker" in a sentence?

Example: "The candle flickered in the draft." In German, "flicker" is Flimmern, Flackern, Goldspecht.

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

Yes — German has 5 translations listed for "flicker": Flimmern, Flackern, Goldspecht, flimmern, flackern.

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