This is the 1942nd most frequent Dutch word.
aanwijzen
"To point out" or "to designate."
In this sentence, 'aanwijzen' is used to indicate or point out a direction visually, helping to guide someone.
Hij kan de richting aanwijzen waar we heen moeten gaan.
He can point out the direction we need to go.
Here, 'aanwijzen' signifies the act of officially designating or appointing someone, especially in a formal context.
De jury moet een winnaar aanwijzen.
The jury must designate a winner.
In this context, 'aanwijzen' is used for identifying a specific mistake or issue, usually in an explanatory manner.