Scheinen Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Scheinen" is used as verb with the meaning of "seem", "appear" or "look".

Essential properties of "scheinen"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

  • Infinitive: scheinen
  • Simple past: schien
  • Participle: geschienen

See full conjugation of scheinen

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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 "scheinen" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To seem or appear"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Er scheint müde zu sein.He seems to be tired.
  2. Es scheint, dass sie die Wahrheit sagt.It seems that she is telling the truth.
  3. Es scheint, als ob es bald regnen würde.It seems as if it would rain soon.

2.) "To shine, emit light"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Die Sonne scheint den ganzen Tag.The sun shines all day long.
  2. Der Mond scheint hell in der Nacht.The moon shines brightly at night.
  3. Die Lampe scheint sehr stark.The lamp shines very brightly.

3.) "To seem probable or evident"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Es scheint, dass er Recht hat.It seems that he is right.
  2. Es scheint so, als ob alles in Ordnung wäre.It seems as if everything were in order.
  3. Es scheint mir, dass sie sich geirrt hat.It seems to me that she made a mistake.
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