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mirage in German

mirage in German is Fata Morgana, Luftspiegelung — mirage means an optical illusion, often seen in deserts or on hot roads, caused by light bending through layers of heated air — commonly appearing as a shimmering pool of water.

mirage in German

Fata Morgana
noun
An optical phenomenon in which light is refracted through a layer of hot air close to the ground, often giving the illusion of a body of water.
Luftspiegelung
noun
An optical phenomenon in which light is refracted through a layer of hot air close to the ground, often giving the illusion of a body of water.

What does "mirage" mean?

  1. noun An optical illusion, often seen in deserts or on hot roads, caused by light bending through layers of heated air — commonly appearing as a shimmering pool of water.
    "The travelers chased what turned out to be nothing more than a mirage."
  2. noun Something that appears real or attainable but is actually an illusion.
    "His promise of easy riches turned out to be a mirage."

mirage in a sentence

  • The travelers chased what turned out to be nothing more than a mirage.
  • From a distance, the heat created a shimmering mirage on the highway.
  • His promise of easy riches turned out to be a mirage.

Common German translations

Frequently asked questions

What is "mirage" in German?

"mirage" in German is Fata Morgana, Luftspiegelung. mirage means: An optical illusion, often seen in deserts or on hot roads, caused by light bending through layers of heated air — commonly appearing as a shimmering pool of water.

How do you use "mirage" in a sentence?

Example: "The travelers chased what turned out to be nothing more than a mirage." In German, "mirage" is Fata Morgana, Luftspiegelung.

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

Yes — German has 2 translations listed for "mirage": Fata Morgana, Luftspiegelung.

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