strahlen
Translation
to shine, to radiate, to beam
Examples
Die Sonne strahlt heute besonders hell.
The sun is shining particularly brightly today.
Er strahlt, wenn er sie sieht.
He beams when he sees her.
Grammar Patterns
((Subject)) shines/beams The sun shines.
((sb.)) beams ((with sth.)) She is beaming with happiness.
Similar Words
Synonyms: to shine (scheinen), to glow (leuchten), to glisten (glänzen)
Etymology
Derived from the noun 'Strahl' (ray, beam).
Memory Tips
Think of sun 'rays' (Strahlen) that are 'shining' (strahlen).