in den Schatten
Translation
to overshadow, to eclipse, to put in the shade
Examples
Sein Erfolg stellt alles andere in den Schatten.
His success overshadows everything else.
Die neue Sängerin stellt alle anderen in den Schatten.
The new singer puts everyone else in the shade.
Grammar Patterns
((j-n/et4)) in den Schatten stellen to put (sb./sth.) in the shade, to overshadow His talent puts everyone else in the shade.
Similar Words
Synonyms: übertreffen (to surpass), überragen (to tower over)
Etymology
Comes from 'in' (into) + 'den Schatten' (the shadow, accusative case). Literally means 'into the shadow'.
Memory Tips
Picture something so brilliant or large that it casts a shadow on everything else, making them seem less important.