deutschdictionary

glänzen

to shine

Translations

Examples

verb

(TO EMIT LIGHT OR BRIGHTNESS)

to shine

The sun shines in the sky. - Die Sonne glänzt am Himmel.

(TO SHINE BRIGHTLY, ESPECIALLY WITH REFLECTED LIGHT)

to gleam

The eyes gleam with joy. - Die Augen glänzen vor Freude.

(TO SHINE WITH A BRIGHT, SHIMMERING, REFLECTED LIGHT)

to glitter

The stars glitter in the night. - Die Sterne glänzen in der Nacht.

(TO EMIT SPARKS OR FLASHES OF LIGHT)

to sparkle

The champagne bubbles sparkle in the glass. - Die Champagnerbläschen glänzen im Glas.

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schimmern

reflektieren

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