an|zeigen
Translation
to indicate, to report (to police), to advertise, to display
Examples
Die Uhr zeigt die falsche Zeit an.
The clock is showing the wrong time.
Sie hat den Diebstahl angezeigt.
She reported the theft.
Die Firma hat ihr neues Produkt angezeigt.
The company advertised its new product.
Grammar Patterns
((et4)) to indicate (sth.) The thermometer indicates 20 degrees.
((j-n)) / ((et4)) to report (sb./sth.) She reported the thief to the police.
((j-m)) ((et4)) to show (sth.) to (sb.) The computer shows me an error.
Similar Words
Synonyms: melden, indizieren, werben; Antonyms: verbergen, verschweigen
Etymology
From the prefix 'an-' (on, to) and 'zeigen' (to show). Literally 'to show to' someone or something.
Memory Tips
Think of 'showing' (zeigen) something 'to' ('an') the public (advertise), the police (report), or on a screen (indicate).