Before you start
Meet aufzeigen
Read how the verb is used, then write your own 10 sentences with it.
Build the meaning
auf- + zeigen
- auf-
- into view or attention
- zeigen
- to show
You show something so it comes into view or attention.
So aufzeigen means to point out; to indicate.
A memory aid, not a rule: prefixes change meaning from verb to verb.
Learning approach inspired by this explanation in r/German.
Verb family
More verbs built on zeigen
Same base verb, a different prefix, a new meaning.
Separable verb: auf·zeigen
In a main clause the prefix auf splits off and goes to the end. After weil, dass and other subordinating words, the verb stays in one piece at the end.
Main clauseDer Bericht zeigt neue Zahlen auf.The report presents new figures.
Subordinate clauseIch lese den Bericht, weil er neue Zahlen aufzeigt.I read the report because it presents new figures.
Participle: aufgezeigtzu-infinitive: aufzuzeigen
Forms
How aufzeigen changes
| Pronoun | Präsens | Präteritum |
|---|---|---|
| ich | zeige auf | zeigte auf |
| du | zeigst auf | zeigtest auf |
| er/sie/es | zeigt auf | zeigte auf |
| wir | zeigen auf | zeigten auf |
| ihr | zeigt auf | zeigtet auf |
| Sie | zeigen auf | zeigten auf |
Partizip II aufgezeigt · Perfekt with haben
Three examples
- 1Die Karte zeigt den Weg auf.The map shows the way.present tense, prefix at end
- 2Sie hat den Fehler aufgezeigt.She pointed out the mistake.Perfekt with haben
- 3Er sagt, dass der Plan ein Problem aufzeigt.He says that the plan shows a problem.verb at the end after dass
Task 1 of 10 · Build a sentence
Build a German sentence using these words:
aufzeigen + der Lehrer
Your challenge
- 1Use the present tense.
- 2Say what the teacher points out.
Task 2 of 10 · Translate
Translate into German:
She pointed out the mistakeder Fehler to me.
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Task 3 of 10 · Translate
Translate into German:
When he pointed out the wayder Weg, I thankeddanken him.
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Task 4 of 10 · Translate
Translate into German:
I listened carefullygenau because she pointed out the problemdas Problem to me.
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Task 5 of 10 · Translate
Translate into German:
The teacherder Lehrer who pointed out the mistakeder Fehler to him spoke to him.
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Task 6 of 10 · Translate
Translate into German:
She wants to point out the problemdas Problem to them.
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Task 7 of 10 · Translate
Translate into German:
It is importantwichtig to point out the mistakeder Fehler to him.
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Task 8 of 10 · Translate
Translate into German:
Could you point out the problemdas Problem to us?
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Task 9 of 10 · Build a sentence
Build a German sentence using these words:
aufzeigen + dass
Your challenge
- 1Use the present tense.
- 2Add a dass-clause with its verb at the end.
Task 10 of 10 · Free writing
Answer in one full German sentence:
What problem should people point out in your town?
Your challenge
- 1Answer in one German sentence.
- 2Use aufzeigen and name a problem in your town.