Erleuchten Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Erleuchten" is used as verb with the meaning of "illuminate", "light up" or "brighten".

Essential properties of "erleuchten"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

  • Infinitive: erleuchten
  • Simple past: erleuchtete
  • Participle: erleuchtet

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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 "erleuchten" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To light up or make bright"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Die Sonne kann den Raum erleuchten.The sun can illuminate the room.
  2. Kerzen erleuchten den dunklen Raum.Candles illuminate the dark room.
  3. Der Mond erleuchtet die Nacht.The moon illuminates the night.

2.) "To enlighten or clarify for someone"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Das Buch hat mich erleuchtet.The book enlightened me.
  2. Der Lehrer erleuchtet die Schüler mit seinem Wissen.The teacher enlightens the students with his knowledge.
  3. Ein gutes Gespräch kann den Geist erleuchten.A good conversation can enlighten the mind.
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