der Verweis
Translation
reference, reprimand, referral, expulsion
Examples
Der Text enthält einen Verweis auf eine Studie.
The text contains a reference to a study.
Der Schüler bekam einen Verweis für sein Verhalten.
The student received a reprimand for his behavior.
Grammar Patterns
((on+acc)) a reference to sth. a reference to a book
Similar Words
Synonyms: die Referenz (reference), der Tadel (reprimand), der Hinweis (reference)
Etymology
From the verb `verweisen` (to refer, to reprimand), which comes from `ver-` + `weisen` (to point, to show). It's the act of 'pointing to' something.
Memory Tips
Think of `weisen` (to point). A `Verweis` can 'point' you to information (a reference) or 'point out' your bad behavior (a reprimand).