Verb

auf|zeigen

to show, to point out, to demonstrate, to reveal

Er versucht, die Probleme aufzuzeigen.

He is trying to point out the problems.

Die Studie zeigt die Risiken auf.

The study reveals the risks.

((to sb.)) ((sth.)) to show sth. to sb. The study shows us the dangers.

Synonyms: to demonstrate, to illustrate; Antonyms: to hide, to conceal

From 'auf' (on, up) + 'zeigen' (to show). Literally 'to show up' or 'to show on top of'.

Picture pointing 'up' ('auf') at a presentation slide 'to show' ('zeigen') important information. This connects to the meaning of revealing or demonstrating.

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