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to seem
To appear in a certain way or create a certain impression. Often used together with an adjective and has a slightly elevated or literary connotation.
Die verlassene Fabrikhalle mutete bei Nacht unheimlich an.
The abandoned factory hall seemed eerie at night.
'Anmuten' (to seem) is a separable verb. The prefix 'an' comes at the end in main clauses. In subordinate clauses and in the infinitive with 'zu', the verb stays together.
Die leere Straße mutete gespenstisch an.
The empty street seemed ghostly.
In its modern meaning, 'anmuten' (to seem) is almost always combined with an adjective. It describes the impression that something makes, following the pattern: Etwas mutet [adjective] an.
Seine Reaktion mutete seltsam an.
His reaction seemed strange.
This verb belongs to elevated language and is used mainly in written texts, literature, or formal descriptions. In normal everyday conversation, it is rather rare.
Die ganze Szenerie mutete wie ein Gemälde an.
The whole scene seemed like a painting.
to shine / seem
'scheinen' and 'anmuten' can both express what impression something makes. 'scheinen' is very common and neutral. It says that something appears that way, but you may not be completely sure. 'anmuten' also means 'to seem', but it sounds more elevated or literary and is often used with an adjective such as 'seltsam' (strange), 'modern' (modern), or 'fremd' (foreign / unfamiliar). Learners may confuse the words because both describe an impression. In normal conversations, 'scheinen' usually fits best. 'anmuten' is more suitable in written texts or when describing the style of something.
Das alte Gebäude mutet von außen fast wie ein Schloss an.
From the outside, the old building seems almost like a castle.
Der neue Kollege scheint heute sehr müde zu sein.
The new colleague seems very tired today.