VERB
leuchten/ˈlɔɪ̯çtn̩/to shine; to glow; to be bright
leuchten is a German verb that means to shine, to glow, or to be bright. It is pronounced /ˈlɔɪ̯çtn̩/. In conjugation, the simple past is "leuchtete" and the past participle is "geleuchtet".
Definitions
1.to emit light; to shine(light source, general)
a.to give off light
Die Sterne leuchten am Himmel.—The stars shine in the sky.
b.to be lit up or illuminated
Die Fenster leuchten in der Nacht.—The windows are lit up at night.
2.to glow (emotionally or visually)(figurative, emotion/appearance)
a.to shine with happiness, excitement, etc.
Seine Augen leuchten vor Freude.—His eyes shine with joy.
Conjugation
| Infinitive | leuchten |
|---|---|
| Present (ich) | leuchte |
| Present (du) | leuchtest |
| Present (er/sie/es) | leuchtet |
| Preterite (ich) | leuchtete |
| Participle II | geleuchtet |
| Konjunktiv II (ich) | leuchtete |
| Imperative (singular) | leuchte |
| Imperative (plural) | leuchtet |
| Auxiliary | haben |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "leuchten" mean in English?
- "leuchten" means to shine, to glow, or to be bright. It is a German verb.
- How do you pronounce "leuchten"?
- "leuchten" is pronounced /ˈlɔɪ̯çtn̩/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What is the past participle of "leuchten"?
- The past participle (Partizip II) of "leuchten" is "geleuchtet", used with the auxiliary "haben".
- What is the simple past of "leuchten"?
- In the simple past (Präteritum), "leuchten" becomes "leuchtete" in the first person singular.
- What part of speech is "leuchten"?
- "leuchten" is a verb in German.
