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reflection in German

reflection in German is Reflexion, Abbild, Reflektion — reflection means an image or copy of something formed by light bouncing off a surface.

reflection in German

Reflexion
noun
The act of reflecting or the state of being reflected.
Abbild
noun
The act of reflecting or the state of being reflected.
Reflektion
noun
The act of reflecting or the state of being reflected.
Widerspiegelung
noun
The act of reflecting or the state of being reflected.
Reflektion
noun
Abwägung
noun
Careful thought or consideration.
Reflektion
noun
Careful thought or consideration.
Reflexion
noun
(computing) The process or mechanism of determining the capabilities of an object at run-time.

What does "reflection" mean?

  1. noun An image or copy of something formed by light bouncing off a surface.
    "She caught her reflection in the shop window."
  2. noun Careful thought or consideration.
    "After some reflection, he decided to change careers."
  3. noun Something that reveals or is evidence of a quality, trend, or condition.
    "The low turnout is a reflection of voter apathy."

reflection in a sentence

  • She caught her reflection in the shop window.
  • The moon's reflection shimmered on the water.
  • After some reflection, he decided to change careers.
  • The low turnout is a reflection of voter apathy.

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What is "reflection" in German?

"reflection" in German is Reflexion, Abbild, Reflektion. reflection means: An image or copy of something formed by light bouncing off a surface.

How do you use "reflection" in a sentence?

Example: "She caught her reflection in the shop window." In German, "reflection" is Reflexion, Abbild, Reflektion.

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

Yes — German has 5 translations listed for "reflection": Reflexion, Abbild, Reflektion, Widerspiegelung, Abwägung.

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