nach|weisen
Translation
to prove, to verify, to detect
Examples
Sie müssen Ihre Identität nachweisen.
You must prove your identity.
Er konnte seine Unschuld nachweisen.
He was able to prove his innocence.
Man kann das Gift im Blut nachweisen.
The poison can be detected in the blood.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) to prove/detect sth. Er konnte seine Unschuld nachweisen.
((sb.dat)) ((sth.acc)) to prove sth. to sb. Sie wies ihm den Fehler nach.
Similar Words
Synonyms: beweisen, belegen, demonstrieren; Antonyms: widerlegen (to refute)
Etymology
From 'nach-' (after) + 'weisen' (to show, to point). Literally 'to show after' or 'to point to something' as evidence.
Memory Tips
Think of 'pointing after' the facts to show they are true. 'nach' (after) + 'weisen' (to point/show).