scheinen — meaning in English

English meaning

• seem verb To give the impression of being something; to appear to be.
• shine verb To give off or reflect light brightly.
• strike verb To hit someone or something, often forcefully.

Senses

scheinen is used for these senses in English:

• look like (transitive) To resemble or have the appearance of being; to seem to be.
• seem (copulative) To appear; to look outwardly; to be perceived as.
• shine (intransitive, copulative) To emit or reflect light so as to glow.
• strike (transitive) To give, as a blow; to impel, as with a blow; to give a force to; to dash; to cast.
• strike (transitive) To impress, seem or appear to (a person).

shine — full definition

1. verb To give off or reflect light brightly.
2. verb To perform exceptionally well or stand out.
3. verb To point a light source at something.
4. noun Brightness or gloss, whether from a light source or a polished surface.

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