durchleuchten

German

Etymology 1

From Middle High German durchliuhten.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /dʊrçˈlɔɪ̯çtn̩/
• Hyphenation: durch‧leuch‧ten

Verb

Template:de-verb-weak (transitive)

1. to flood with light, to illuminate
2. to X-ray, to screen
3. (figurative) to investigate, analyze
4. (figurative) to clear up

   Synonym: aufklären

Etymology 2

From durch (“through”) +‎ leuchten (“shine”).

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈdʊrçlɔɪ̯çtn̩/
• Hyphenation: durch‧leuch‧ten

Verb

Template:de-verb-weak (intransitive)

1. to shine through
2. to come to light, to become apparent, to show

Further reading

• “durchleuchten” in Duden online
• durchleuchten: in Langenscheidt online