glühend
/ˈɡlyːənt/
The English word "glowing" is translated into German as glühend.
glühend is an adjective used to describe that which glows.
Meaning: that which glows (adj)
What does it mean word for word?
The word is the present participle of the verb glühen (to glow), created by adding the suffix -end to the verb stem.
Which one should you use?
glühend implies heat or an incandescent glow, such as with embers or hot metal. In contrast, leuchtend is used for light that does not necessarily imply heat, such as a bright star or a glowing screen.
How does it change in a sentence?
As an attributive adjective, the word changes its ending depending on the noun it precedes. It takes the ending -es before a neuter noun in the nominative case, such as in ein glühendes Eisen. It takes the ending -e before a feminine or plural noun in the nominative case, such as in glühende Kohlen.
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈɡlyːənt/
Did you know?
- If you describe a person as glühend in a political context, you are saying they are an ardent or zealous supporter of a cause.
- While 'glowing' in English can describe a healthy complexion, a German speaker would rarely use glühend for skin, as it implies a feverish, burning heat.
- The English word 'glow' and the German glühen are cognates, meaning they both descend from the same ancient Proto-Germanic root.
Examples in context
- Tom bearbeitete das glühende Eisen mit dem Hammer auf dem Amboss.Tom hammered the glowing iron on the anvil.Tatoeba #7865370 by Pfirsichbaeumchen, translation #8973510 by sundown
- Sein Mund war so breit wie ein Ofen, seine Zähne wie gelbe Fangzähne und seine Augen wie zwei glühende Kohlen.His mouth was as wide as an oven, his teeth like yellow fangs, and his eyes, two glowing red coals.Tatoeba #3420863 by pne, translation #2724540 by Hybrid
- Ein glühend in die Erdatmosphäre eintretender Meteoroid wird Meteor genannt; erreichen Teile des Meteors die Erdoberfläche, so bezeichnet man diese als Meteoriten. Kleine Meteore heißen auch Sternschnuppen, große Bolide oder Feuerkugeln.A glowing-hot meteoroid entering Earth's atmosphere is called a meteor. Those meteor fragments which reach Earth's surface are meteorites. Small meteors are also known as shooting stars, while large ones are called bolides or fireballs.Tatoeba #2234925 by Pfirsichbaeumchen, translation #10153524 by sundown
- Die Sonne ist leuchtendThe sun is glowing
- Das leuchtende FeuerThe glowing fire
- Die strahlende BrautThe glowing bride
- Das strahlende LächelnThe radiant smile
- Das glühende MetallThe glowing metal
- Die glühende LeidenschaftThe burning/passionate fervor
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Example conversation
Julian and Julia are looking at a late-night campfire.
- JulianSchau dir die glühenden Kohlen an.Look at the glowing embers.
- JuliaSie sehen wunderschön aus, Julian.They look beautiful, Julian.
- JulianDas Licht ist sehr beruhigend.The light is very calming.
- JuliaJa, das stimmt.Yes, that's true.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “glowing” translations and entries glühend, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
