glühen
Translation
to glow, to be red-hot, to flush
Examples
Das Eisen glüht im Feuer.
The iron is glowing in the fire.
Ihre Wangen glühten vor Aufregung.
Her cheeks were glowing with excitement.
Die Kohlen glühen noch in der Asche.
The coals are still glowing in the ashes.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) glühen (sth.) glows The iron glows in the heat.
glühen ((vor+3)) to glow with (an emotion) Her cheeks glowed with pride.
Similar Words
Synonyms: leuchten (to shine), brennen (to burn), schimmern (to shimmer)
Etymology
From Old High German 'gluojen', related to the English word 'glow'. The sound itself evokes a low, hot light.
Memory Tips
Think of a 'Glühbirne' (light bulb) which 'glüht' (glows) to produce light. Or 'Glühwein' (mulled wine) that makes your cheeks glow.