durch|scheinen
Translation
to shine through, to be translucent, to show through
Examples
Die Sonne scheint durch die Vorhänge durch.
The sun is shining through the curtains.
Sein Ärger schien deutlich durch.
His anger clearly showed through.
Das weiße T-Shirt scheint durch.
The white T-shirt is see-through.
Grammar Patterns
((durch+4)) ((durchscheinen)) to shine through sth. The sun shines through the window.
((subject)) ((durchscheinen)) (subject) is translucent The thin paper is see-through.
Similar Words
Synonyms: to shimmer through, to become visible
Etymology
From 'durch' (through) and 'scheinen' (to shine, to seem). Literally 'to shine through'.
Memory Tips
Think of the sun 'shining' (scheinen) 'through' (durch) the clouds. This helps with both the literal and figurative meanings.