durchschimmernd
showing through, shimmering through
adjective DOORKH-shim-ernd Rare
Also means
translucent
Usage Note
Durchschimmernd describes light or colour that shows faintly through a semi-opaque material, like the glow of a lamp through a curtain or skin tone through sheer fabric. More poetic than durchscheinend.
Examples
"Das durchschimmernde Licht der Laterne hinter dem Vorhang wirkte geheimnisvoll."
Natural Translation
The light of the lantern shimmering through the curtain looked mysterious.
Literal Translation
The shimmering-through light of the lantern behind the curtain worked mysterious.
Related Words
- abgekämpft battle-worn, exhausted and haggard
- angelaufen tarnished, discoloured
- ansehnlich attractive, presentable, considerable
- anthrazitfarben anthracite-coloured, dark charcoal grey
- auffallend striking, conspicuous, eye-catching
- auffällig conspicuous, striking
- bereift frosted, covered with hoarfrost
- bestäubt dusted, covered with a fine powder
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