durchleuchten
German
Etymology 1
From Middle High German durchliuhten.
Pronunciation
Verb
Template:de-verb-weak (transitive)
- to flood with light, to illuminate
- to X-ray, to screen
- (figurative) to investigate, analyze
- (figurative) to clear up
- Synonym: aufklären
Conjugation
Etymology 2
From durch (“through”) + leuchten (“shine”).
Pronunciation
Verb
Template:de-verb-weak (intransitive)
- to shine through
- to come to light, to become apparent, to show
Conjugation
Further reading
- “durchleuchten” in Duden online
- durchleuchten: in Langenscheidt online