point out

hinweisen auf, anmerken

Jemanden auf eine Tatsache oder Einzelheit aufmerksam machen, die ihm vielleicht entgangen ist.

In einfachem Englisch: To tell someone about a fact or detail that they may not have noticed.

• Please point out any mistakes.
• He pointed out that we were late.
• As you pointed out, the cheaper option may last longer.

So benutzt man es: point out that + clause (She pointed out that the door was open.); point something out to someone (I pointed the mistake out to him.)

Synonyme: mention, note, draw attention to

Häufige Wendungen: point out something, point out a mistake, point out that…

zeigen, hinweisen auf

Jemandem genau zeigen, welche Person oder Sache gemeint ist, oft mit dem Finger.

In einfachem Englisch: To show someone exactly which person or thing you mean, often using your finger.

• Please point out your house.
• She pointed out a bird in the tree.
• Can you point him out in this photograph?

So benutzt man es: point someone/something out to someone (The guide pointed the old tower out to us.)

Synonyme: indicate, identify, show

Häufige Wendungen: point out something, point out someone, point out a bird