This is the 15489th most frequent German word.
verzerren
"Verzerren" means "to distort" in English.
'Verzerren' is used here to describe the optical distortion caused by heat shimmer.
Das Hitzeflimmern verzerrte das Bild des Horizonts.
The heat shimmer distorted the image of the horizon.
'Verzerren' refers to the distortion in sound quality when played at high volume.
Die laute Musik verzerrte die Klangqualität der Lautsprecher.
The loud music distorted the sound quality of the speakers.
'Verzerren' is employed to indicate the visual distortion resulting from an incorrect camera setting.