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shine in Swedish

shine in Swedish is sken, glans, finish — shine means to give off or reflect light brightly.

shine in Swedish

sken
noun
Brightness from a source of light.
glans
noun
Brightness from reflected light.
finish
noun
Excellence in quality or appearance; splendour.
polish
noun
Excellence in quality or appearance; splendour.
lysa
verb
(intransitive, copulative) To emit or reflect light so as to glow.
skina
verb
(intransitive, copulative) To emit or reflect light so as to glow.
stråla
verb
(intransitive, copulative) To emit or reflect light so as to glow.
polera
verb
(transitive) To cause (something) to be smooth and shiny by rubbing; put a shine on (something); polish (something).
putsa
verb
(transitive) To cause (something) to be smooth and shiny by rubbing; put a shine on (something); polish (something).
blanka
verb
(transitive) To cause (something) to be smooth and shiny by rubbing; put a shine on (something); polish (something).
glänsa
verb
(intransitive, copulative) To distinguish oneself; to excel.
lysande
verb
(intransitive, copulative) To distinguish oneself; to excel.
lysa i ögonen
verb
(intransitive, copulative) To be immediately apparent.
blänka
verb
(transitive) To cause to shine, as a light or by reflected light.
glänsa
verb
(transitive) To cause to shine, as a light or by reflected light.
reflektera
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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Frequently asked questions

What is "shine" in Swedish?
"shine" in Swedish is sken, glans, finish. 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 Swedish, "shine" is sken, glans, finish.
Are there other ways to say "shine" in Swedish?
Yes — Swedish has 15 translations listed for "shine": sken, glans, finish, polish, lysa, skina.
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