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Erhellen Translations, meanings and synonyms
"Erhellen" is used as verb with the meaning of "to illuminate", "to light up" or "to brighten".
Essential properties of "erhellen"
Its most important properties are:
Properties
- Infinitive: erhellen
- Simple past: erhellte
- Participle: erhellt
regulartransitive
Note: These properties are not absolute. A transitive verb can be used intransitively and vice versa depending on context, and many verbs can be used reflexively even though they are not primarily reflexive.
Meanings of "erhellen" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms
It has the meanings and uses detailed below:
1.) "To illuminate or clarify physically"
- Definition: "To make something clearer or more comprehensible, to physically illuminate."
- Translation(s): to illuminate, to light up, to brighten, to clarify
- Synonym(s): aufhellen, beleuchten
- Antonym(s): verdunkeln, verschleiern
- Related word(s): Licht, Klarheit
📝 Some usage examples:
- Die Sonne erhellt den Raum.
- Seine Erklärung erhellte das Problem.
- Das Licht erhellt die dunkle Gasse.
2.) "To clarify a concept for someone"
- Definition: "To make someone understand something better, to clarify a concept."
- Translation(s): to clarify, to explain, to enlighten, to shed light on
- Synonym(s): erklären, verdeutlichen
- Antonym(s): verwirren, verschleiern
- Related word(s): Verständnis, Erklärung
📝 Some usage examples:
- Der Lehrer erhellte das schwierige Thema.
- Das Buch erhellt die komplexen Zusammenhänge.
- Seine Worte erhellten die Situation.