verweisen/fɛɐ̯ˈvaɪ̯zn̩/to refer; to expel; to point out
verweisen is a German verb that means to refer, to expel, or to point out. It is pronounced /fɛɐ̯ˈvaɪ̯zn̩/. In conjugation, the simple past is "verwies" and the past participle is "verwiesen".
Definitions
1.to refer someone to something/someone; to direct attention to(formal instruction or reference)
a.to direct someone to a source, authority, or person
Der Lehrer verweist die Schüler auf das Lehrbuch.—The teacher refers the students to the textbook.
b.to point something out explicitly
Ich möchte darauf verweisen, dass morgen Feiertag ist.—I would like to point out that tomorrow is a public holiday.
2.to expel or remove (temporarily or permanently, usually as punishment)(school, organization)
a.to expel from school or premises
Der Schüler wurde von der Schule verwiesen.—The student was expelled from the school.
Conjugation
| Infinitive | verweisen |
|---|---|
| Present (ich) | verweise |
| Present (du) | verweist |
| Present (er/sie/es) | verweist |
| Preterite (ich) | verwies |
| Participle II | verwiesen |
| Konjunktiv II (ich) | verwiese |
| Imperative (singular) | verweise |
| Imperative (plural) | verweist |
| Auxiliary | haben |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "verweisen" mean in English?
- "verweisen" means to refer, to expel, or to point out. It is a German verb.
- How do you pronounce "verweisen"?
- "verweisen" is pronounced /fɛɐ̯ˈvaɪ̯zn̩/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What is the past participle of "verweisen"?
- The past participle (Partizip II) of "verweisen" is "verwiesen", used with the auxiliary "haben".
- What is the simple past of "verweisen"?
- In the simple past (Präteritum), "verweisen" becomes "verwies" in the first person singular.
- What part of speech is "verweisen"?
- "verweisen" is a verb in German.
