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embers
A mass of burning material such as coal or wood that glows intensely without flames and gives off heat. It is what remains of a fire.
Die Glut im Kamin wärmte noch stundenlang den Raum.
The embers in the fireplace warmed the room for hours.
ardor
A very strong, passionate feeling, such as love, hatred, enthusiasm, or anger. This meaning is used figuratively.
Er sprach mit der Glut der Überzeugung über sein Projekt.
He spoke about his project with the ardor of conviction.
The noun 'die Glut' (embers / ardor) is closely related to the verb 'glühen' (to glow). Something that glows produces embers. This connection helps you remember the meaning of intense, flameless heat.
Die Kohlen glühten noch lange in der Dunkelheit.
The coals glowed for a long time in the darkness.
In the literal sense, 'Glut' (embers) is often used in connection with fire and grilling. Typical verbs are 'die Glut schüren' (to stir up / fan the embers) or 'in der Glut garen' (to cook in the embers).
Wir haben die Würstchen direkt in der Glut des Lagerfeuers gegrillt.
We grilled the sausages directly in the embers of the campfire.
You can recognize the figurative meaning by the fact that 'Glut' (ardor) is combined with strong feelings. Look for words like 'Leidenschaft' (passion), 'Hass' (hatred), 'Liebe' (love), or 'Zorn' (anger) in the same sentence.
In ihren Augen lag die Glut des Hasses.
In her eyes lay the ardor of hatred.
Using 'Glut' (ardor) for feelings is typical of poetic or elevated language. In normal everyday speech, it is used less often for emotions.
Der Roman beschreibt die Glut ihrer ersten Liebe mit vielen Details.
The novel describes the ardor of her first love in great detail.
fire
Feuer and Glut can both express strong feelings or enthusiasm figuratively. Feuer usually seems lively and visible, while Glut tends to suggest a lasting, often hidden passion. Use „Feuer“ for palpable energy and „Glut“ for a feeling that continues to burn over a longer period.
Auch nach vielen Jahren war die Glut seiner Liebe zu ihr noch nicht erloschen.
Even after many years, the ardor of his love for her had still not died out.
Ihre Begeisterung für das neue Projekt war sofort wie ein Feuer im ganzen Team zu spüren.
Her enthusiasm for the new project could immediately be felt throughout the team like a fire.
