identifizieren
Translation
to identify
Examples
Können Sie sich bitte identifizieren?
Can you please identify yourself?
Er konnte den Dieb identifizieren.
He was able to identify the thief.
Sie identifiziert sich mit der Hauptfigur.
She identifies with the main character.
Grammar Patterns
((sb./sth.)) ((as sb./sth.)) to identify sb./sth. as sb./sth. The witness could identify the culprit as her neighbor.
((refl.)) ((with sb./sth.)) to identify with sb./sth. He identifies strongly with his work.
Similar Words
erkennen (to recognize), feststellen (to determine)
Etymology
From Latin 'idem' (the same) + 'facere' (to make). Literally 'to make the same'.
Memory Tips
It's a direct cognate of the English word 'identify', making it very easy to remember.