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shine in German

shine in German is Schein, Glanz, Bravour — shine means to give off or reflect light brightly.

shine in German

Schein
noun
Brightness from a source of light.
Glanz
noun
Brightness from reflected light.
Bravour
noun
Excellence in quality or appearance; splendour.
Brillanz
noun
Excellence in quality or appearance; splendour.
Glanz
noun
Excellence in quality or appearance; splendour.
scheinen
verb
(intransitive, copulative) To emit or reflect light so as to glow.
leuchten
verb
(intransitive, copulative) To emit or reflect light so as to glow.
bohnern
verb
(transitive) To cause (something) to be smooth and shiny by rubbing; put a shine on (something); polish (something).
polieren
verb
(transitive) To cause (something) to be smooth and shiny by rubbing; put a shine on (something); polish (something).
glänzen
verb
(intransitive, copulative) To distinguish oneself; to excel.
brillieren
verb
(intransitive, copulative) To distinguish oneself; to excel.
glänzen
verb
(transitive) To cause to shine, as a light or by reflected light.
blinken
verb
(transitive) To cause to shine, as a light or by reflected light.

What does "shine" mean?

  1. verb To give off or reflect light brightly.
    "Stars shine more clearly when you are far from the city lights."
  2. verb To perform exceptionally well or stand out.
    "Some children shine in sport, while others shine in music or art."
  3. verb To point a light source at something.
    "Could you shine your phone at the lock so I can see the keyhole?"
  4. 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 German?
"shine" in German is Schein, Glanz, Bravour. 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 German, "shine" is Schein, Glanz, Bravour.
Are there other ways to say "shine" in German?
Yes — German has 11 translations listed for "shine": Schein, Glanz, Bravour, Brillanz, scheinen, leuchten.
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