VERB
hinweisen/ˈhɪnˌvaɪ̯zn̩/to point out; to indicate; to refer
hinweisen is a German verb that means to point out, to indicate, or to refer. It is pronounced /ˈhɪnˌvaɪ̯zn̩/. In conjugation, the simple past is "wies hin" and the past participle is "hingewiesen".
Definitions
1.to draw someone's attention to something; to inform or indicate(information/giving notice)
a.to mention or indicate a fact, circumstance, or problem
Ich möchte Sie darauf hinweisen, dass morgen die Bibliothek geschlossen bleibt.—I would like to point out to you that the library will remain closed tomorrow.
b.to refer to something in conversation or writing
In seinem Vortrag hat der Professor auf neue Forschungen hingewiesen.—In his lecture, the professor referred to new research.
Conjugation
| Infinitive | hinweisen |
|---|---|
| Present (ich) | weise hin |
| Present (du) | weist hin |
| Present (er/sie/es) | weist hin |
| Preterite (ich) | wies hin |
| Participle II | hingewiesen |
| Konjunktiv II (ich) | wiese hin |
| Imperative (singular) | weise hin |
| Imperative (plural) | weist hin |
| Auxiliary | haben |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "hinweisen" mean in English?
- "hinweisen" means to point out, to indicate, or to refer. It is a German verb.
- How do you pronounce "hinweisen"?
- "hinweisen" is pronounced /ˈhɪnˌvaɪ̯zn̩/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What is the past participle of "hinweisen"?
- The past participle (Partizip II) of "hinweisen" is "hingewiesen", used with the auxiliary "haben".
- What is the simple past of "hinweisen"?
- In the simple past (Präteritum), "hinweisen" becomes "wies hin" in the first person singular.
- What part of speech is "hinweisen"?
- "hinweisen" is a verb in German.
