glänzt

Glänzt is a German verb that translates to "shine" or "glitter" in English. It is part of the German strong verb conjugation system, specifically belonging to the class of weak verbs. The infinitive form of glänzt is glänzen, which means "to shine" or "to glitter."

The verb glänzt is used to describe the action of something emitting light, often in a way that reflects or scatters light, creating a bright or sparkling appearance. This can be used to describe physical objects, such as metals, gemstones, or surfaces, as well as abstract concepts, like the brightness of a person's eyes or the sparkle in someone's voice.

The simple present tense of glänzt is ich glänze, du glänzt, er/sie/es glänzt, wir glänzen, ihr glänzt, sie/Sie glänzen. The simple past tense is ich glänzte, du glänztest, er/sie/es glänzte, wir glänzten, ihr glänztet, sie/Sie glänzten. The past participle is geglänzt.

Glänzt is often used in descriptive phrases to enhance the imagery in literature and poetry. For example, "Die Diamanten glänzen in ihrem Schmuckkästchen" (The diamonds shine in their jewelry box) or "Ihre Augen glänzen vor Freude" (Her eyes shine with joy).

In addition to its literal meaning, glänzt can also be used metaphorically to describe something that is particularly impressive or outstanding, such as "Sein Vortrag glänzte durch seine Klarheit und Einfachheit" (His lecture shone through its clarity and simplicity).