Translation of German word "zeigen" to English
zeigen
/ˈziːɡn/
Meaning
VerbTo display or exhibit; to have somebody see (something); to direct attention to something.
How to use
The weak verb zeigen ('to show / point out / display') conjugates regularly: ich zeige, du zeigst, er zeigt, hat gezeigt. The person shown is in the dative case, and the thing shown is in the accusative case (Ich zeige dir die Stadt — I show you the city).
🇬🇧 English
to show
Example
Kannst du mir zeigen, wie man ein Bild macht?
Can you show me how to make a picture?
Die matte Lackierung des Wagens zeugte von jahrelanger Vernachlässigung.
The car's dull finish was evidence of years of neglect.
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Common phrases
- den Weg zeigen— to show / point out the way
- Interesse zeigen— to show interest
- Zeig mir!— Show me!
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Present Tense (Präsens)
Simple Past (Präteritum)
Perfect (Perfekt)
ich bin/zeigt ...
Imperative (Imperativ)
Frequency rank: #180 in German
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The German word "zeigen" is defined as: "To display or exhibit; to have somebody see (something); to direct attention to something."
What does the German word "zeigen" mean?▼
The German word "zeigen" means "to show" in English.
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Yes, here is a practical example: "Kannst du mir zeigen, wie man ein Bild macht?" (which translates as "Can you show me how to make a picture?").
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