glühend
glowing
So hot that it gives off light by itself. Often used for metals, coal, or lava.
EXAMPLE
Der Schmied formte das glühende Eisen mit dem Hammer.
The blacksmith shaped the glowing iron with the hammer.
glühend
glowing
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Meanings
glühend
ardent
In a figurative sense: very intense, passionate, or enthusiastic.
EXAMPLE
Sie ist eine glühende Verfechterin der Menschenrechte.
She is an ardent advocate of human rights.
glühend
scorching
Describes extreme, searing heat, usually in reference to the sun or the weather.
EXAMPLE
Wir suchten in der glühenden Mittagshitze nach Schatten.
We looked for shade in the scorching midday heat.
Usage tips
Participle as adjective
'Glühend' (glowing) is the present participle of the verb 'glühen' (to glow). It is used like a normal adjective and is declined before a noun.
EXAMPLE
Vorsicht, das Metall ist noch glühend!
Careful, the metal is still glowing!
Context clue
The noun that 'glühend' (glowing/ardent/scorching) describes reveals the meaning. 'Glühendes Eisen' (glowing iron) means physical heat, a 'glühender Anhänger' (ardent supporter) means passion, and 'glühende Hitze' (scorching heat) refers to the weather.
EXAMPLE
Der Vulkan spuckte glühende Lava.
The volcano spewed glowing lava.
Typical collocations
In the figurative meaning, 'glühend' (ardent) is often combined with people or feelings. Typical examples are 'ein glühender Anhänger' (an ardent supporter), 'eine glühende Verehrerin' (an ardent admirer), or 'glühender Hass' (burning hatred).
EXAMPLE
Er ist ein glühender Fan dieser Fußballmannschaft.
He is an ardent fan of this football team.
Use with weather
To describe extreme heat from the sun, 'glühend' (scorching) is often combined with words like 'Hitze' (heat) or 'Sonne' (sun). A typical phrase is 'in der glühenden Mittagssonne' (in the scorching midday sun).
EXAMPLE
Sie suchten Schutz vor der glühenden Nachmittagshitze.
They sought shelter from the scorching afternoon heat.
Compare with
glühend vs brennend
burning
Brennend and glühend can both express very strong feelings or an intense attitude. Brennend often emphasizes an urgent or agonizing desire, whereas glühend tends to convey passionate enthusiasm or admiration. „Brennend“ usually fits a need, while „glühend“ is more suitable for enthusiastic support.
glühend
Die Fans unterstützten ihre Mannschaft mit glühender Begeisterung.
The fans supported their team with fervent enthusiasm.
brennend
Nach dem langen Streit hatte sie ein brennendes Bedürfnis nach Ruhe.
After the long argument, she had a burning need for peace and quiet.
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