an|zeigen
Translation
to indicate, to display, to report (to the police), to advertise
Examples
Die Uhr zeigt die falsche Zeit an.
The clock indicates the wrong time.
Sie zeigt den Diebstahl bei der Polizei an.
She is reporting the theft to the police.
Das Display zeigt eine Nachricht an.
The display shows a message.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) an|zeigen to indicate/display sth. The display shows an error.
((sb.)) ((bei sb.)) an|zeigen to report sb. (to sb./an authority) He reported his neighbor to the police.
Similar Words
Synonyms: melden (to report), hinweisen (to point out); Antonyms: verbergen (to hide), verschweigen (to conceal)
Etymology
From the prefix 'an-' (on, at) + 'zeigen' (to show). Literally 'to show at' or 'to point towards'.
Memory Tips
Think of 'an' as directing the 'showing' (zeigen) towards a specific target, like an ad ('Anzeige') or a police report.