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Hinweis

indication

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Meaning of Hinweis

a sign that something exists or may happen

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German/ˈhɪnvaɪ̯s/
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Hinweis - indication
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Hinweis with English translation

Hinweis usage examples

🇬🇧English🇩🇪German

Der dunkle Himmel ist ein Hinweis auf Regen.

🇬🇧English🇩🇪German

Sein Lächeln war ein Hinweis auf gute Nachrichten.

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Hinweis synonyms

Related word breakdowns

What's the difference between Hinweis / Anzeichen / Zeichen / Anhaltspunkt / Hinweiszeichen / Anzeige

A
🇩🇪German
Anzeichen

A general sign or symptom that suggests something is present.

B2Very Often
Z
🇩🇪German
Zeichen

Very general word: a sign, symbol, or indication of something.

B2Very Often
A
🇩🇪German
Anhaltspunkt

A clue or piece of information that helps you understand or find something.

B2Often
H
🇩🇪German
Hinweiszeichen

A sign that points to something or warns about it; rather specific and uncommon.

B2Rarely
A
🇩🇪German
Anzeige

Can mean an ad, a display reading, or an indication of something; not always used in the sense of a sign.

B2Often
A
🇩🇪German
Andeutung

A hint or indirect suggestion, usually not stated openly.

B2Often
H
🇩🇪German
Hinweisgeber

A person who provides information or a tip; it does not mean a sign or indication itself.

B2Rarely
S
🇩🇪German
Signal

A signal or cue, often connected with communication or prompting action.

B2Very Often
S
🇩🇪German
Symptom

A medical sign of illness; used mainly in health contexts.

B2Often

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How to pronounce Hinweis and what this word means

Hinweis means indication. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.

how to pronounce Hinweis

/ˈhɪnvaɪ̯s/

Hinweis translation

indication

Hinweis examples

Der dunkle Himmel ist ein Hinweis auf Regen.

Hinweis transcription

/ˈhɪnvaɪ̯s/

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Hinweis meaning: what does it mean?

ein Zeichen dafür, dass etwas existiert oder passieren könnte

Hinweis pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?

Hinweis is pronounced as /ˈhɪnvaɪ̯s/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

Hinweis definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?

Der dunkle Himmel ist ein Hinweis auf Regen. Translation: Тёмное небо — это признак дождя.

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