verb

ausstrahlen

radiate

Wenn eine Sendung oder ein Programm im Fernsehen oder im Radio für alle Menschen gezeigt oder gesendet wird.

The German word "ausstrahlen" is a verb composed of two parts:

  • Aus: out, outward
  • Strahlen: to radiate or shine

Meaning:
"Ausstrahlen" means to emit, radiate, or broadcast. It can refer to electromagnetic waves (e.g. radio, TV signals), light, or metaphorically to radiating feelings or charisma.


Similar words:

  • senden (to send, to broadcast)
  • abstrahlen (to radiate off)
  • übertragen (to transmit, broadcast)

Differences:

  • Senden and übertragen emphasize the act of sending or transmitting information/signals, often broader in context.
  • Abstrahlen typically refers more scientifically to emission of energy or radiation, often involuntary.
  • Ausstrahlen can carry both a technical sense (broadcasting) and a figurative sense (radiating personality or mood).

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Examples

Die Sonne strahlt Wärme aus.verb

The sun radiates warmth.

Die Glühbirne strahlt helles Licht aus.verb

The light bulb radiates bright light.

Die Lampe strahlt ein helles Licht aus.verb

The lamp radiates a bright light.

Die Sonne strahlt ein helles Licht aus.verb

The sun radiates a bright light.

Der Ofen strahlt Wärme aus.verb

The oven radiates heat.

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