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gleam in German

gleam in German is Schein, Schimmer, Funke — gleam means a brief or faint flash of light.

gleam in German

Schein
noun
(countable) An appearance of light, especially one which is indistinct or small, or short-lived.
Schimmer
noun
(countable) An appearance of light, especially one which is indistinct or small, or short-lived.
Funke
noun
An indistinct sign of something; a glimpse or hint.
Schimmer
noun
An indistinct sign of something; a glimpse or hint.
aufblitzen
verb
(figuratively) To be strongly but briefly apparent.
schimmern
verb
To shine, especially in an indistinct or intermittent manner; to glisten, to glitter.

What does "gleam" mean?

  1. noun A brief or faint flash of light.
    "A gleam of sunlight broke through the clouds."
  2. verb To shine faintly or briefly.
    "The polished silver gleamed under the chandelier."

gleam in a sentence

  • A gleam of sunlight broke through the clouds.
  • There was a gleam in her eye as she opened the gift.
  • The polished silver gleamed under the chandelier.

Common German translations

Frequently asked questions

What is "gleam" in German?

"gleam" in German is Schein, Schimmer, Funke. gleam means: A brief or faint flash of light.

How do you use "gleam" in a sentence?

Example: "A gleam of sunlight broke through the clouds." In German, "gleam" is Schein, Schimmer, Funke.

Are there other ways to say "gleam" in German?

Yes — German has 5 translations listed for "gleam": Schein, Schimmer, Funke, aufblitzen, schimmern.

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