verb
vorzeigen
show · present
Jemandem etwas so zeigen, dass er es gut sehen und prüfen kann.
The German word "vorzeigen" is a verb made up of two parts:
- vor (prefix) meaning "in front" or "before"
- zeigen meaning "to show"
Meaning: "vorzeigen" means "to show or present something (usually upon request)," such as an ID, ticket, or proof.
Similar words:
- zeigen (to show)
- vorweisen (to present or produce, often official documents)
- ausweisen (to identify or show identity)
Difference:
- vorzeigen implies actively showing something upon request, often physically.
- vorweisen is more formal and often used for proving or presenting official documents or evidence.
- ausweisen often relates specifically to identification, like showing an ID card.
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Examples
Du musst deine Eintrittskarte vorzeigen.verb
You have to show your ticket.
Bitte zeigen Sie beim Einstieg Ihren Fahrausweis vor.verb
Please present your ticket when boarding.
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