glänzen
Translation
to shine, to glitter, to gleam, to excel
Examples
Die Sterne glänzen am Himmel.
The stars are shining in the sky.
Seine Augen glänzten vor Freude.
His eyes shone with joy.
Sie glänzte mit ihrem Wissen.
She excelled with her knowledge.
Grammar Patterns
((to glänzen)) to shine The shoes are shining.
((to glänzen mit sth.dat)) to excel with sth. She excelled with her intelligence.
Similar Words
Synonyms: scheinen, leuchten, funkeln
Etymology
Related to English 'gleam' and 'glance', from a root meaning 'to shine'.
Memory Tips
The sound 'glänzen' itself sounds like a little sparkle. Imagine a shiny piece of glass (Glas) that gleams.