verb🔗ShareFunkeln, glitzern(of a source of light) to shine with a flickering light; to glimmer"We could see the lights of the village twinkling in the distance."Wir konnten die Lichter des Dorfes in der Ferne funkeln sehen.appearanceenergynatureastronomyweatherChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareFunkeln, glänzen(chiefly of eyes) to be bright with delight"His shrewd little eyes twinkled roguishly."Seine scharfsinnigen kleinen Augen funkelten verschmitzt.appearancebodysensationhumanChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareBlinzeln, zwinkernTo bat, blink or wink the eyes"The little boy was twinkling his eyes at his mom, hoping she'd give him a cookie. "Der kleine Junge blinzelte seiner Mutter zu und hoffte, dass sie ihm einen Keks geben würde.physiologybodyactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareFunkeln, blitzenTo flit to and fro"The hummingbird was twinkling around the feeder, trying to find an open spot to drink. "Der Kolibri funkelte um den Futterautomaten herum und versuchte, einen freien Platz zum Trinken zu finden.actionnatureappearanceenergyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective🔗ShareFunkelnd, glitzerndSparkling intermittently."The twinkling Christmas lights made the living room feel cozy and festive. "Die funkelnden Weihnachtslichter ließen das Wohnzimmer gemütlich und festlich wirken.appearancenatureastronomyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareFunkeln, GlitzernA shining with fast intermittent light."The Christmas tree's twinkling captivated the children. "Das Funkeln des Weihnachtsbaums fesselte die Kinder.appearancenatureenergyphenomenaastronomyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareAugenblick, MomentA very short period, notionally the time it takes to blink the eyes."The housework was done in a twinkling."Die Hausarbeit war im Nu erledigt.timeperiodChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
