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halo
An optical phenomenon in the atmosphere in which a glowing ring becomes visible around the sun or the moon.
Die Eiskristalle in der hohen Luftschicht erzeugten einen deutlichen Halo um den Mond.
The ice crystals in the high layer of air created a distinct halo around the moon.
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In motorsport, a safety system on formula racing cars that protects the driver's head as a ring-shaped bar over the cockpit.
Der Halo hat bei dem Unfall Schlimmeres verhindert.
The halo prevented something worse in the accident.
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A halo; an aura or nimbus that idealizes a person or thing or makes them appear especially positive.
Auf dem mittelalterlichen Gemälde war jeder Heilige mit einem goldenen Halo dargestellt.
In the medieval painting, every saint was depicted with a golden halo.
You can easily recognize the meaning of 'Halo' (halo) from context. If it is about the sun or moon, the weather phenomenon is meant. In the context of motor racing, the safety system is meant. In connection with art or religion, the halo around a saint's head is meant.
Am Himmel war ein seltener Halo zu sehen.
A rare halo could be seen in the sky.
In connection with the weather phenomenon, 'Halo' (halo) is often used with verbs such as 'sehen' (to see), 'beobachten' (to observe), 'entstehen' (to form/arise), or 'sich bilden' (to form).
Man kann heute einen schwachen Halo um die Sonne beobachten.
Today you can observe a faint halo around the sun.
In Formula 1 and other racing series, the 'Halo' (halo) is an established technical term for the protective system on the cockpit. It is often mentioned in connection with safety and accidents.
Der Halo hat dem Fahrer das Leben gerettet.
The halo saved the driver's life.
aura
Aura generally refers to the distinctive presence of a person, place, or work of art and can have different effects. Halo refers here to an explicitly positive, idealizing effect that makes someone or something appear idealized. Use Aura for a neutral description and Halo for idealization.
Nach ihrem großen Erfolg umgab die Ärztin ein Halo der Unfehlbarkeit.
After her great success, the doctor was surrounded by a halo of infallibility.
Die erfolgreiche Ärztin hat eine ruhige Aura, die ihren Patienten Vertrauen gibt.
The successful doctor has a calm aura that gives her patients confidence.
