No. 2,871 in German
verweist
"Verweist" means "refers" or "points to" in English.
In a sentence
Das Buch verweist auf historische Ereignisse.
The book refers to historical events.
Here, 'verweist' is used in the sense of 'indicating' or 'referencing' something within the context of the subject matter of the book.
Er verweist auf die Regeln, die beachtet werden müssen.
He refers to the rules that need to be observed.
In this sentence, 'verweist' means 'points to' or 'brings attention to' specific information, emphasizing the importance of the rules.
Die Autorin verweist darauf, wie wichtig Respekt im Umgang miteinander ist.
The author points out how important respect in interactions is.
Here, 'verweist darauf' is used to express the act of highlighting or underscoring a particular concept, in this case, respect in interpersonal interactions.
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