Hinweis/ˈhɪnˌvaɪ̯s/hint; instruction; indication
Hinweis is a German noun that means hint, instruction, or indication. It is pronounced /ˈhɪnˌvaɪ̯s/. As a noun it takes the article "der", with the plural form "Hinweise".
Definitions
1.piece of advice or suggestion on what to do or pay attention to(information, suggestion)
a.hint or clue directing someone’s attention
Die Polizei hat neue Hinweise zum Tathergang erhalten.—The police have received new clues about the course of events.
2.information given to help someone understand or accomplish something(instruction)
a.instruction or note for proper behavior or procedure
Bitte lesen Sie die Hinweise auf der Rückseite.—Please read the instructions on the back.
3.evidence or sign of something(evidence)
a.indication pointing to a fact or possibility
Es gibt Hinweise auf einen Fehler im System.—There are indications of a flaw in the system.
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, instruction, or indication. 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.
