German Word · Intermediate
glänzen
to shine, gleam, sparkle, glisten
Pronunciation: /ˈɡlɛnt͡sən/
Meaning
to shine, gleam, sparkle, glisten
Example
Das Gold glänzt in der Sonne.
The gold shines bright in the sunshine.
Practice tips
- Practice glänzen out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this German word is for intermediate-level learners.