identifizieren
Translation
to identify
Examples
Können Sie den Täter identifizieren?
Can you identify the culprit?
Er identifiziert sich mit der Hauptfigur.
He identifies with the main character.
Grammar Patterns
((j-n/et4)) identifizieren to identify sb./sth. Can you identify the man?
sich ((mit+3)) identifizieren to identify with sb./sth. He identifies with the hero.
Similar Words
Synonyms: erkennen, feststellen
Etymology
From Latin 'identicus' (the same) and 'facere' (to make). Literally 'to make the same'.
Memory Tips
This is an international word, very similar to 'identify' in English. Focus on the German pronunciation.