Perlmuttern

made of mother-of-pearl

English translations

  1. 01

    mother-of-pearl

Word details

German meaning
Mit einem schimmernden, irisierenden Aussehen, ähnlich wie Perlmutt.
English meaning
Pearlescent
Synonym
perlmuttartig
German example
Die Knöpfe hatten einen perlmutternden Glanz.
English example
The buttons had a pearlescent sheen.

Example sentences with “Perlmuttern”

  1. Der Knopf ist perlmuttern. (The button is made of mother-of-pearl.)

Frequently asked questions

Is it an adjective?

Yes, it describes objects that are pearlescent or made of nacre.