adjectiveadverb
strahlend
radiant
Mit viel Licht und einer sehr hellen, frohen Wirkung.
The German word "strahlend" is an adjective meaning "radiant," "beaming," or "shining." It comes from the verb "strahlen," which means "to radiate," "to shine," or "to beam."
Similar words:
- leuchtend (glowing, luminous)
- glänzend (shiny, brilliant)
- hell (bright)
- funkelnd (sparkling)
Differences:
- strahlend often implies a strong, radiant light or an expression of happiness and enthusiasm.
- leuchtend and hell primarily describe brightness or light intensity.
- glänzend suggests a glossy or polished shine.
- funkelnd implies sparkling, often with small flashes of light (like diamonds).
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Examples
Ein strahlendes Lächeln erleuchtet ihr Gesicht.adjective
A radiant smile illuminates her face.
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