leuchten
shine · glow
Licht geben oder hell sein.
The German word "leuchten" is a verb meaning "to shine" or "to glow". The root word "Leuchte" is a noun meaning a "light" or "lamp", but here, "leuchten" itself is the action of emitting light.
Similar words:
- scheinen (to shine, often used for sunlight or stars)
- glühen (to glow, typically with heat or intense light)
- strahlen (to radiate or beam)
Differences:
- Leuchten generally refers to a continuous emission of light.
- Scheinen can mean shining or seeming (figuratively) and often describes natural light sources.
- Glühen emphasizes glowing with heat or an intense internal light.
- Strahlen suggests strong, directed beams or radiant light.
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Examples
Die Sterne leuchten jede Nacht am Himmel.verb
The stars shine in the sky every night.
Seine Augen leuchten im Dunkeln.verb
His eyes glow in the dark.
Die Sterne leuchten hell in der Nacht.verb
The stars shine brightly at night.
Seine Augen leuchten vor Freude.verb
His eyes shine with joy.
Lampen leuchten auf der Straße.verb
Lamps shine on the street.
Lichter leuchten in der Nacht.verb
Lights shine in the night.
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