Strahlen Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Strahlen" is used as verb with the meaning of "to shine", "to radiate" or "to beam".

Essential properties of "strahlen"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

  • Infinitive: strahlen
  • Simple past: strahlte
  • Participle: gestrahlt

See full conjugation of strahlen

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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 "strahlen" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To emit or reflect light/radiation intensely"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Die Sonne strahlt hell am Himmel.The sun shines brightly in the sky.
  2. Ihre Augen strahlten vor Freude.Her eyes shone with joy.
  3. Der Diamant strahlt in allen Farben.The diamond sparkles in all colors.

2.) "To show intense happiness or joy, especially on the face"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Das Kind strahlte über das ganze Gesicht.The child beamed all over its face.
  2. Sie strahlte vor Glück, als sie die Nachricht hörte.She beamed with happiness when she heard the news.
  3. Der Gewinner strahlte in die Kamera.The winner beamed into the camera.

3.) "To emit radiation (physics/technology)"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Das radioaktive Material strahlt gefährliche Partikel aus.The radioactive material emits dangerous particles.
  2. Die Antenne strahlt elektromagnetische Wellen ab.The antenna radiates electromagnetic waves.
  3. Der Reaktor strahlt noch immer schwach.The reactor still radiates weakly.
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