aufzeigen/ˈaʊ̯fˌt͡saɪ̯ɡŋ̩/to demonstrate; to reveal; to point out
aufzeigen is a German verb that means to demonstrate, to reveal, or to point out. It is pronounced /ˈaʊ̯fˌt͡saɪ̯ɡŋ̩/. In conjugation, the simple past is "zeigte auf" and the past participle is "aufgezeigt".
Definitions
1.to make something clear or explain something by showing it(explanation, clarification)
a.to illustrate a fact, situation, or solution
Die Studie zeigt die Ursachen des Problems klar auf.—The study clearly demonstrates the causes of the problem.
b.to reveal something that was not obvious before
Die Fehler im System wurden erst beim Testen aufgezeigt.—The errors in the system were only revealed during testing.
2.to point to something, especially by raising one's hand (in class, meetings, etc.)(discussion, education)
a.to raise one's hand (often in class) to signal wanting to speak or ask a question
Wenn du etwas sagen möchtest, musst du zuerst aufzeigen.—If you want to say something, you have to raise your hand first.
Conjugation
| Infinitive | aufzeigen |
|---|---|
| Present (ich) | zeige auf |
| Present (du) | zeigst auf |
| Present (er/sie/es) | zeigt auf |
| Preterite (ich) | zeigte auf |
| Participle II | aufgezeigt |
| Konjunktiv II (ich) | zeigte auf |
| Imperative (singular) | zeig auf |
| Imperative (plural) | zeigt auf |
| Auxiliary | haben |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "aufzeigen" mean in English?
- "aufzeigen" means to demonstrate, to reveal, or to point out. It is a German verb.
- How do you pronounce "aufzeigen"?
- "aufzeigen" is pronounced /ˈaʊ̯fˌt͡saɪ̯ɡŋ̩/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What is the past participle of "aufzeigen"?
- The past participle (Partizip II) of "aufzeigen" is "aufgezeigt", used with the auxiliary "haben".
- What is the simple past of "aufzeigen"?
- In the simple past (Präteritum), "aufzeigen" becomes "zeigte auf" in the first person singular.
- What part of speech is "aufzeigen"?
- "aufzeigen" is a verb in German.
