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noun
(THE WAY SOMETHING LOOKS)
His appearance was very impressive. - Sein Schein war sehr beeindruckend.
(THE OUTWARD ASPECT OR LOOK)
Her seeming deceived many people. - Ihr Schein täuschte viele Menschen.
(A DOCUMENT SERVING AS PROOF)
He received a certificate for his achievements. - Er erhielt einen Schein für seine Leistungen.
(TO EMIT LIGHT OR BRIGHTNESS)
The shine of the sun was dazzling. - Der Schein der Sonne war blendend.
(THE OUTWARD ASPECT OR APPEARANCE)
It had the semblance of normality. - Es hatte die Semblance von Normalität.
(A FALSE IDEA OR BELIEF)
The illusion of safety was misleading. - Der Schein der Sicherheit war eine Illusion.