NOUN
Hinweis/ˈhɪnˌvaɪ̯s/hint; indication; reference
Hinweis is a German noun that means hint, indication, or reference. It is pronounced /ˈhɪnˌvaɪ̯s/. As a noun it takes the article "der", with the plural form "Hinweise".
Definitions
1.a piece of information that helps explain or clarify something(information, communication)
a.hint, tip to guide someone
Kannst du mir einen Hinweis geben, wo ich den Schlüssel finde?—Can you give me a hint where to find the key?
b.indication, sign
Es gab keinen Hinweis auf ein Verbrechen.—There was no indication of a crime.
2.notification or reference to something specific(reference)
a.written or oral reference pointing to something else
Der Hinweis auf Seite 20 ist besonders wichtig.—The reference on page 20 is particularly important.
Declension
Gendermasculine
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | der Hinweis | die Hinweise |
| Genitive | des Hinweises | der Hinweise |
| Dative | dem Hinweis | den Hinweisen |
| Accusative | den Hinweis | die Hinweise |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Hinweis" mean in English?
- "Hinweis" means hint, indication, or reference. It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Hinweis"?
- "Hinweis" is pronounced /ˈhɪnˌvaɪ̯s/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Hinweis" der, die, or das?
- "Hinweis" is a masculine noun, so it takes the article "der".
- What is the plural of "Hinweis"?
- The plural of "Hinweis" is "Hinweise".
- What part of speech is "Hinweis"?
- "Hinweis" is a noun in German.
