No. 13,956 in German
funkelt
"Funkelt" means "sparkles" or "glitters."
In a sentence
Der Stern am Himmel funkelt so schön.
The star in the sky sparkles so beautifully.
Here, 'funkelt' conveys the sparkling or shimmering visual effect of the star.
Ihr lachen funkelt wie die Sonne.
Her laughter sparkles like the sun.
In this sentence, 'funkelt' is used figuratively to describe the lively and bright quality of her laughter.
Das Juwel funkelt im Licht.
The jewel sparkles in the light.
'Funkelt' describes the sparkling appearance of the jewel when exposed to light.
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