German word

hinweisen

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈhɪnˌvaɪ̯zn̩/

Meaning

  • verbalert

Example

Der Arzt weist den Patienten auf mögliche Nebenwirkungen hin.

The doctor is alerting the patient to possible side effects.

Illustration for hinweisen (alert)

More examples

Ich weise darauf hin, dass die Frist bald endet.

I draw attention to the fact that the deadline is approaching.

Core concept

A person guides someone's focus to a fact, possibility, or detail that might otherwise go unnoticed.

Common phrases

  • auf etwas hinweisen

    draw attention to ___

  • auf Risiken hinweisen

    draw attention to risks

Similar words

zeigen: To show a place or object by pointing at it or presenting it.
deuten: To signal a direction or meaning with a finger or gesture.
aufmerksam machen: To make someone aware of a matter through words or actions.
erwähnen: To mention a matter briefly in speech.

Definition in German

Jemanden durch Worte auf etwas aufmerksam machen, meist mit der Präposition auf und Akkusativ.

Word origin

The verb developed from "hin" for movement toward a point and "weisen" for showing, so its meanings center on directing attention.

Usage tips

  • The phrase "auf etwas hinweisen" uses "auf" with the accusative, as in "auf mögliche Nebenwirkungen".

Other meanings

  • point outverb
  • suggestverb

Opposites

Related words

  • Hinweisindicationnoun
  • Hinweiszettelmemonoun

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