Glühen Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Glühen" is used as verb with the meaning of "glow", "smolder" or "incandesce".

Essential properties of "glühen"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

Infinitive: glühen
Simple past: glühte
Participle: geglüht

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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 "glühen" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To glow intensely (light/heat)"

Definition: "To emit intense light or heat, like red-hot metal."
Translation(s): glow, smolder, incandesce
Synonym(s): leuchten, scheinen
Antonym(s): erlöschen, erkalten
Related word(s): Glut, glühend

📝 Some usage examples:

Die Kohlen im Kamin glühen noch.The coals in the fireplace are still glowing.
Sein Gesicht glüht vor Aufregung.His face is glowing with excitement.
Die Lampe glüht schwach im Dunkeln.The lamp glows faintly in the dark.

2.) "To be very enthusiastic/passionate"

Definition: "To be very emotional or enthusiastic about something."
Translation(s): glow (with emotion), burn (with passion), be enthusiastic
Synonym(s): brennen, fiebern
Antonym(s): abkühlen, beruhigen
Related word(s): Begeisterung, Leidenschaft

📝 Some usage examples:

Er glüht vor Begeisterung für das Projekt.He glows with enthusiasm for the project.
Die Kinder glühen vor Vorfreude auf Weihnachten.The children are glowing with anticipation for Christmas.
Sie glüht für ihre neue Aufgabe.She is passionate about her new task.

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