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zeigen

show

Meaning of zeigen

let someone see something

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German/ˈtsaɪ̯ɡn̩/
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kochencook
sich ändernchange
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folgenfollow
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sich anfühlenfeel

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What's the difference between zeigen / vorzeigen / präsentieren / vorführen / offenbaren / anzeigen

🇩🇪German
zeigen

show — let someone see something

A1Very Often
V
🇩🇪German
vorzeigen

To show something directly to someone, often an object, document, or ticket.

A1Often

Bitte zeigen Sie mir Ihren Ausweis vor.

Пожалуйста, предъявите мне ваше удостоверение личности.

P
🇩🇪German
präsentieren

To show something in a formal or impressive way, often to a group of people.

A1Often

Die Firma präsentiert heute ihr neues Produkt.

Компания сегодня представляет свой новый продукт.

V
🇩🇪German
vorführen

To show something in action, often a demonstration, film, device, or skill.

A1Often

Der Lehrer führt das Experiment vor.

Учитель демонстрирует эксперимент.

O
🇩🇪German
offenbaren

To reveal something hidden, often feelings, secrets, or information that was not known before.

A1Rarely

Er offenbart ihr sein Geheimnis.

Он раскрывает ей свой секрет.

A
🇩🇪German
anzeigen

To display or indicate something, often on a screen; it can also mean report to the police, but here it means show.

A1Very Often

Das Display zeigt die Uhrzeit an.

Дисплей показывает время.

N
🇩🇪German
nachweisen

To prove something with facts or documents; more precise and formal than simple showing.

A1Often

Der Arzt kann die Krankheit nachweisen.

Врач может доказать наличие болезни.

B
🇩🇪German
beweisen

To prove that something is true; stronger than 'show' because it needs convincing evidence.

A1Very Often

Die Ergebnisse beweisen seine Theorie.

Результаты доказывают его теорию.

E
🇩🇪German
erläutern

To explain something clearly and in detail; not just show it, but make it understandable.

A1Often

Der Lehrer erläutert die Aufgabe.

Учитель объясняет задание.

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/ˈtsaɪ̯ɡn̩/

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/ˈtsaɪ̯ɡn̩/

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jemandem etwas sehen lassen

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