VERB
erweisen/ɛɐ̯ˈvaɪ̯zn̩/to prove; to show; to turn out
erweisen is a German verb that means to prove, to show, or to turn out. It is pronounced /ɛɐ̯ˈvaɪ̯zn̩/. In conjugation, the simple past is "erwies" and the past participle is "erwiesen".
Definitions
1.to prove or show something (durch etwas deutlich machen)(to prove, show)
a.to display (a quality), show (respect, gratitude, etc.)
Er erwies ihr großen Respekt.—He showed her great respect.
b.to do someone a service; render (a service, favor)
Kannst du mir einen Gefallen erweisen?—Can you do me a favor?
2.to prove to be (in a certain way); turn out to be (sich als ...)(to turn out, reveal itself to be)
a.to turn out to be something
Das Gerücht erwies sich als falsch.—The rumor turned out to be false.
Conjugation
| Infinitive | erweisen |
|---|---|
| Present (ich) | erweise |
| Present (du) | erweist |
| Present (er/sie/es) | erweist |
| Preterite (ich) | erwies |
| Participle II | erwiesen |
| Konjunktiv II (ich) | erwiese |
| Imperative (singular) | erweise |
| Imperative (plural) | erweist |
| Auxiliary | haben |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "erweisen" mean in English?
- "erweisen" means to prove, to show, or to turn out. It is a German verb.
- How do you pronounce "erweisen"?
- "erweisen" is pronounced /ɛɐ̯ˈvaɪ̯zn̩/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What is the past participle of "erweisen"?
- The past participle (Partizip II) of "erweisen" is "erwiesen", used with the auxiliary "haben".
- What is the simple past of "erweisen"?
- In the simple past (Präteritum), "erweisen" becomes "erwies" in the first person singular.
- What part of speech is "erweisen"?
- "erweisen" is a verb in German.
