Außenspiegel

wing mirror, side mirror

noun OW-sen-shpee-gel Rare

Usage Note

Außenspiegel (also Seitenspiegel) is the exterior mirror on a vehicle door. Den Außenspiegel einklappen (fold in the mirror) is a common instruction in tight parking garages.

Examples

"Der Außenspiegel wurde beim Ausparken beschädigt."

Natural Translation

The wing mirror was damaged while reversing out.

Literal Translation

The side mirror was damaged while parking out.

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