Hinweisen auf
Example: Die Schilder weisen auf die Baustelle hin.
Definition
"Hinweisen auf" is a German verb phrase meaning to indicate or draw attention to something. It is used when someone directs another person's focus towards a particular object, fact, or situation, as in the example, 'Die Schilder weisen auf die Baustelle hin,' meaning the signs indicate the construction site.
Etymology
The phrase "hinweisen auf" combines the verb "weisen," meaning to point or show, with the prefix "hin," which adds the sense of 'towards' or 'in the direction of.' Together, it literally means 'to point towards.' This construction is common in German to express directing attention or indicating something specific.
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"Hinweisen auf" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - General - (B1) - set 2", containing 113 commonly used words.
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