zeigen
Translation
to show, to point, to indicate, to display
Examples
Er zeigt mir das Foto.
He is showing me the photo.
Sie zeigt auf den Vogel.
She is pointing at the bird.
Der Pfeil zeigt nach links.
The arrow points to the left.
Grammar Patterns
((j-m)) ((et4)) to show (sb. sth.) He shows me his new car.
((auf+4)) to point at (sth.) She is pointing at the tall building.
((nach+3)) to point towards (a direction) The window points to the south.
Similar Words
weisen (to point), vorführen (to demonstrate)
Etymology
From Old High German 'zeigōn', meaning 'to show, teach'. Related to the English word 'teach'.
Memory Tips
Connect 'zeigen' (to show/point) with 'der Zeigefinger' (the index finger), the finger you use to point at things.