Erstrahlen Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Erstrahlen" is used as verb with the meaning of "to shine", "to radiate" or "to gleam".

Essential properties of "erstrahlen"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

Infinitive: erstrahlen
Simple past: erstrahlte
Participle: erstrahlt

regularintransitive

Note: These properties are not absolute. A transitive verb can be used intransitively and vice versa depending on context, and many verbs can be used reflexively even though they are not primarily reflexive.

Meanings of "erstrahlen" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To shine intensely or glow"

Definition: "To shine brightly or radiate with its own light."
Translation(s): to shine, to radiate, to gleam, to glow
Synonym(s): leuchten, glänzen, strahlen
Antonym(s): verdunkeln, verblassen
Related word(s): Licht, Glanz, Strahl

📝 Some usage examples:

Der Morgenhimmel begann zu erstrahlen.The morning sky began to shine.
Nach dem Regen erstrahlte die Landschaft in frischen Farben.After the rain, the landscape radiated in fresh colors.
Ihre Augen erstrahlten vor Freude.Her eyes gleamed with joy.

2.) "Figuratively, to excel or distinguish oneself"

Definition: "Figuratively, to stand out or excel in a context."
Translation(s): to excel, to shine, to stand out, to distinguish oneself
Synonym(s): hervorstechen, herausragen
Antonym(s): untergehen, verblassen
Related word(s): Erfolg, Glanz, Ruhm

📝 Some usage examples:

In der Präsentation erstrahlte sie mit ihrem Wissen.In the presentation, she shone with her knowledge.
Sein Talent erstrahlte auf der Bühne.His talent excelled on stage.
In der Diskussion erstrahlte er mit brillanten Ideen.In the discussion, he distinguished himself with brilliant ideas.

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