das Indiz, -ien
indication · clue
Ein Hinweis darauf, dass etwas geschehen ist oder wahr sein könnte, aber kein sicherer Beweis.
The German word "Indiz" is a noun that means "indication" or "clue". It is derived from the Latin "indicia", meaning something that points to or suggests something else, often in the context of evidence or a sign.
Similar words in German include "Hinweis" (hint), "Anzeichen" (sign), and "Beweis" (proof).
The difference among these words is that "Indiz" specifically implies something that suggests a particular conclusion, especially in legal or investigative contexts, while "Hinweis" can refer more broadly to any type of guidance or information, "Anzeichen" denotes signs that may indicate an occurrence, and "Beweis" refers to definitive evidence that substantiates a claim or theory.
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Examples
Das ist ein klares Indiz für seinen Erfolg.noun
That is a clear indication of his success.
Diese Spur könnte ein wichtiges Indiz darstellen.noun
This trail could represent an important clue.
Das Indiz führt uns vielleicht zur Lösung des Falles.noun
The clue might lead us to the solution of the case.
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