hin|weisen
Translation
to point out, to indicate, to refer to, to allude to
Examples
Er wies auf den Fehler hin.
He pointed out the mistake.
Ein Schild weist auf die Gefahr hin.
A sign indicates the danger.
Ich möchte Sie darauf hinweisen, dass das Rauchen verboten ist.
I would like to point out that smoking is forbidden.
Grammar Patterns
((auf+4)) to point to/at sth. A sign points to the danger.
((j-n)) ((auf+4)) to point sth. out to sb. The teacher pointed out the mistake to the student.
Similar Words
aufmerksam machen (to draw attention to), andeuten (to suggest), anzeigen (to indicate)
Etymology
From 'hin' (towards, thereto) + 'weisen' (to show, to point). It literally means 'to point towards'.
Memory Tips
Imagine pointing your finger 'hin' (towards) something to 'weisen' (show) it. Remember it's separable, so 'hin' goes to the end.