der Glanz
Translation
shine, gloss, splendour, gleam
Examples
Der Glanz des Goldes blendete ihn.
The shine of the gold blinded him.
Sie trat mit viel Glanz auf.
She appeared with great splendour.
Die Politur verleiht dem Holz neuen Glanz.
The polish gives the wood a new shine.
Grammar Patterns
the shine ((of sth.)) the shine of sth. The shine of the stars is beautiful.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Schein, Schimmer, Leuchten, Pracht; Antonyms: Mattheit, Stumpfheit
Etymology
From Old High German 'glanz', related to 'glänzen' (to shine). Cognate with English 'glance' and 'glint'.
Memory Tips
Think of a 'glass' surface that has a 'Glanz' (shine). The sounds are somewhat similar.