shine in Dutch
shine in Dutch is schijn, straling, glans — shine means to give off or reflect light brightly.
shine in Dutch
schijn
Brightness from a source of light.
straling
Brightness from a source of light.
glans
Brightness from reflected light.
bravoure
Excellence in quality or appearance; splendour.
uitmuntendheid
Excellence in quality or appearance; splendour.
schijnen
(intransitive, copulative) To emit or reflect light so as to glow.
stralen
(intransitive, copulative) To emit or reflect light so as to glow.
opblinken
(transitive) To cause (something) to be smooth and shiny by rubbing; put a shine on (something); polish (something).
polieren
(transitive) To cause (something) to be smooth and shiny by rubbing; put a shine on (something); polish (something).
uitblinken
(intransitive, copulative) To distinguish oneself; to excel.
voor de hand liggen
(intransitive, copulative) To be immediately apparent.
blinken
(transitive) To cause to shine, as a light or by reflected light.
glanzen
(transitive) To cause to shine, as a light or by reflected light.
What does "shine" mean?
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verb To give off or reflect light brightly.
"Stars shine more clearly when you are far from the city lights."
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verb To perform exceptionally well or stand out.
"Some children shine in sport, while others shine in music or art."
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verb To point a light source at something.
"Could you shine your phone at the lock so I can see the keyhole?"
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noun Brightness or gloss, whether from a light source or a polished surface.
"The floor had a lovely shine after she mopped and buffed it."
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shine in a sentence
- Stars shine more clearly when you are far from the city lights.
- The sun shone brightly over the valley.
- Some children shine in sport, while others shine in music or art.
- If you give him a chance, I think he will shine.
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What is "shine" in Dutch?
"shine" in Dutch is schijn, straling, glans. shine means: To give off or reflect light brightly.
How do you use "shine" in a sentence?
Example: "Stars shine more clearly when you are far from the city lights." In Dutch, "shine" is schijn, straling, glans.
Are there other ways to say "shine" in Dutch?
Yes — Dutch has 13 translations listed for "shine": schijn, straling, glans, bravoure, uitmuntendheid, schijnen.
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