English–German
“alert” in German
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈhɪnˌvaɪ̯zn̩/
Example
Der Arzt weist den Patienten auf mögliche Nebenwirkungen hin.
The doctor is alerting the patient to possible side effects.
How to say “alert” in German
“Alert” in German is hinweisen.
A person guides someone's focus to a fact, possibility, or detail that might otherwise go unnoticed.
Example sentences with hinweisen
Ich weise darauf hin, dass die Frist bald endet.
I draw attention to the fact that the deadline is approaching.
Tips for using hinweisen
- The phrase "auf etwas hinweisen" uses "auf" with the accusative, as in "auf mögliche Nebenwirkungen".
Other German words for “alert”
Er alarmierte sofort die Polizei.
He immediately alerted the police.