deutschdictionary
verb
(TO GIVE THE IMPRESSION OF BEING)
It seems that he is happy. - Es scheint, dass er glücklich ist.
(TO EMIT LIGHT OR BRIGHTNESS)
The sun shines brightly in the sky. - Die Sonne scheint hell am Himmel.
(TO COME INTO SIGHT OR VIEW)
The moon appears to shine at night. - Der Mond scheint in der Nacht zu erscheinen.