durchschimmernd

shimmering through; translucent

English translations

  1. 01

    shimmering

  2. 02

    translucent

  3. 03

    gleaming

  4. 04

    shimmering through

Word details

German meaning
Ein Material, das Licht teilweise durchlässt, aber nicht vollständig transparent ist.
English meaning
Translucent
Synonym
transparent, halbdurchlässig
German example
Das Glas war durchschimmernd, sodass man nur Umrisse erkennen konnte.
English example
The glass was translucent, so you could only see outlines.

Example sentences with “durchschimmernd”

  1. Das Licht ist durchschimmernd. (The light is shimmering through/translucent.)

Frequently asked questions

Is 'durchschimmernd' the same as 'transparent'?

Not quite; 'durchschimmernd' implies light is passing through something that isn't perfectly clear.