hingewiesen
Translation
pointed out, indicated, referred to
Examples
Er hat auf den Fehler hingewiesen.
He pointed out the mistake.
Der hingewiesene Text ist wichtig.
The indicated text is important.
Grammar Patterns
to have pointed out ((to sth.)) He pointed out the mistake.
used as an adjective The indicated text is important.
Similar Words
Synonyms: gezeigt (shown), angedeutet (indicated)
Etymology
From 'hin' (thither, towards) + 'gewiesen', the past participle of 'weisen' (to show, to point). Literally 'pointed towards'.
Memory Tips
Imagine pointing your finger 'hin' (towards) something to 'weisen' (show) it. The result is that it has been 'hingewiesen' (pointed out).