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Leuchten Translations, meanings and synonyms
"Leuchten" is used as verb with the meaning of "to shine", "to glow" or "to radiate".
Essential properties of "leuchten"
Its most important properties are:
Properties
- Infinitive: leuchten
- Simple past: leuchtete
- Participle: geleuchtet
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 "leuchten" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms
It has the meanings and uses detailed below:
1.) "To shine/glow"
- Definition: "To emit light or shine."
- Translation(s): to shine, to glow, to radiate, to gleam
- Synonym(s): strahlen, glänzen, scheinen
- Antonym(s): dunkeln
- Related word(s): Licht, Glanz, Helligkeit
📝 Some usage examples:
- Die Sterne leuchten hell am Nachthimmel.
- Seine Augen leuchteten vor Freude.
- Die Glühwürmchen leuchten im Dunkeln.
2.) "To illuminate"
- Definition: "To illuminate or light something."
- Translation(s): to illuminate, to light up, to brighten
- Synonym(s): beleuchten, erhellen, illuminieren
- Antonym(s): verdunkeln
- Related word(s): Beleuchtung, Lampe, Scheinwerfer
📝 Some usage examples:
- Der Mond leuchtet den Weg.
- Die Straßenlaternen leuchten die Straße aus.
- Er leuchtete mit der Taschenlampe in die dunkle Ecke.
3.) "To stand out (color/brightness)"
- Definition: "To stand out or excel due to its brightness or color."
- Translation(s): to glow, to stand out, to be vibrant, to be brilliant
- Synonym(s): Hervorstechen, Auffallen
- Related word(s): Kontrast, Farbe, Auffälligkeit
📝 Some usage examples:
- Die roten Blumen leuchten im grünen Gras.
- Ihr blondes Haar leuchtet in der Sonne.
- Das weiße Hemd leuchtete im Schwarzlicht besonders stark.