Meaning 1neutral · 82%
To emit light or sparkle; also to look very happy.
Natural examples
Die Sterne strahlten über dem stillen Dorf.
The stars shone above the quiet village.
Sie strahlte, als sie die Nachricht hörte.
She beamed when she heard the news.
Nach der Reinigung strahlt die Küche wieder.
After cleaning, the kitchen shines again.
Usage note
Strahlen is a weak verb and uses haben in the perfect; it can describe light or a happy expression.
Mini-lesson: strahlen
To emit light or sparkle; also to look very happy. Strahlen is a weak verb and uses haben in the perfect; it can describe light or a happy expression.
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