Weisen Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Weisen" is used as verb with the meaning of "show", "indicate" or "point out".

Essential properties of "weisen"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

  • Infinitive: weisen
  • Simple past: wies
  • Participle: gewiesen

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Note: These properties are not absolute. A transitive verb can be used intransitively and vice versa depending on context, and many verbs can be used reflexively even though they are not primarily reflexive.

Meanings of "weisen" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To show or indicate"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Der Lehrer wies auf die Fehler hin.The teacher pointed out the mistakes.
  2. Er wies den Weg zum Bahnhof.He showed the way to the train station.
  3. Die Zahlen wiesen auf ein Problem hin.The numbers indicated a problem.

2.) "To assign or designate"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Der Chef wies ihm eine neue Aufgabe zu.The boss assigned him a new task.
  2. Er wies den Platz an die neue Mitarbeiterin.He assigned the spot to the new employee.
  3. Der Lehrer wies jedem Schüler eine Nummer zu.The teacher assigned a number to each student.

3.) "To expel from a place"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Der Wachmann wies den Störenfried aus dem Gebäude.The guard expelled the troublemaker from the building.
  2. Sie wurden aus dem Club gewiesen.They were ejected from the club.
  3. Der Sicherheitsdienst wies die Personen des Geländes.The security service removed the people from the premises.

4.) "To reject or dismiss"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Der Antrag wurde gewiesen.The application was rejected.
  2. Sie wiesen den Vorschlag zurück.They rejected the proposal.
  3. Die Klage wurde vom Gericht gewiesen.The lawsuit was dismissed by the court.
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