funkelnd

sparkling, glittering

adjective FUNK-elnt Rare

Also means

twinkling (of stars or eyes)

Usage Note

Funkelnd describes the bright, rapid flashes of reflected light from faceted or crystalline surfaces — gemstones, starlight, or eyes alive with emotion. It suggests intermittent, concentrated points of light rather than a general glow (glänzend) or diffuse shimmer (schimmernd).

Examples

"Im Schaufenster lagen funkelnde Diamanten auf einem schwarzen Samtkissen."

Natural Translation

Sparkling diamonds lay on a black velvet cushion in the shop window.

Literal Translation

In the shop window lay sparkling diamonds on a black velvet cushion.

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