erweisen
prove · render
zeigen oder beweisen, dass etwas wahr oder richtig ist.
The German word "erweisen" is a verb meaning "to prove," "to show," or "to demonstrate." It stems from the root "weisen," which means "to show" or "to point out."
Similar words:
- "beweisen" (to prove)
- "nachweisen" (to verify, prove)
- "zeigen" (to show)
Difference:
- "erweisen" often refers to demonstrating qualities or showing respect (e.g., Respekt erweisen = to show respect).
- "beweisen" is more focused on proving facts or evidence.
- "nachweisen" is used for verifying or confirming something formally.
- "zeigen" is more general for physically showing or displaying something.
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Examples
Es wird sich als nützlich erweisen.verb
It will prove to be useful.
Sie erweisen ihm einen Dienst.verb
They render him a service.
Er erweist sich als sehr zuverlässig.verb
He proves to be very reliable.
Sie erweisen uns einen großen Dienst.verb
You render us a great service.
Unsere Vermutungen haben sich als falsch erwiesen.verb
Our assumptions proved to be wrong.
Wie kann sich dieses Angebot in der Zukunft als sinnvoll erweisen?verb
How can this offer prove to be useful in the future?
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