The German verb "hinweisen" means "to point out, to refer" in English. It is an irregular verb. Below you'll find the complete conjugation tables for "hinweisen" across all 7 tenses. New to German verbs? Start with the German verb guide.
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How to Conjugate "hinweisen" in the Present Tense
Präsens Actions happening now or regularly| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| ich | I | weise hin |
| du | you (informal) | weist hin |
| er/sie/es | he/she/it | weist hin |
| wir | we | weisen hin |
| ihr | you all (informal) | weist hin |
| sie/Sie | they/you (formal) | weisen hin |
How to Conjugate "hinweisen" in the Simple Past Tense
Präteritum Completed actions in the past (written/formal)| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| ich | I | wies hin |
| du | you (informal) | wiesest hin |
| er/sie/es | he/she/it | wies hin |
| wir | we | wiesen hin |
| ihr | you all (informal) | wiest hin |
| sie/Sie | they/you (formal) | wiesen hin |
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Perfekt Completed actions (spoken German)| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| ich | I | habe hingewiesen |
| du | you (informal) | hast hingewiesen |
| er/sie/es | he/she/it | hat hingewiesen |
| wir | we | haben hingewiesen |
| ihr | you all (informal) | habt hingewiesen |
| sie/Sie | they/you (formal) | haben hingewiesen |
How to Conjugate "hinweisen" in the Past Perfect Tense
Plusquamperfekt Actions completed before another past action| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| ich | I | hatte hingewiesen |
| du | you (informal) | hattest hingewiesen |
| er/sie/es | he/she/it | hatte hingewiesen |
| wir | we | hatten hingewiesen |
| ihr | you all (informal) | hattet hingewiesen |
| sie/Sie | they/you (formal) | hatten hingewiesen |
How to Conjugate "hinweisen" in the Future Tense
Futur I Actions that will happen| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| ich | I | werde hinweisen |
| du | you (informal) | wirst hinweisen |
| er/sie/es | he/she/it | wird hinweisen |
| wir | we | werden hinweisen |
| ihr | you all (informal) | werdet hinweisen |
| sie/Sie | they/you (formal) | werden hinweisen |
How to Conjugate "hinweisen" in the Subjunctive I Tense
Konjunktiv I Indirect speech and formal requests| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| ich | I | weise hin |
| du | you (informal) | weisest hin |
| er/sie/es | he/she/it | weise hin |
| wir | we | weisen hin |
| ihr | you all (informal) | weiset hin |
| sie/Sie | they/you (formal) | weisen hin |
How to Conjugate "hinweisen" in the Subjunctive II Tense
Konjunktiv II Hypothetical situations and polite requests| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| ich | I | wiese hin |
| du | you (informal) | wiesest hin |
| er/sie/es | he/she/it | wiese hin |
| wir | we | wiesen hin |
| ihr | you all (informal) | wieset hin |
| sie/Sie | they/you (formal) | wiesen hin |
Frequently Asked Questions About "hinweisen"
Is "hinweisen" regular or irregular in German?
"Hinweisen" is an irregular German verb, meaning its conjugation does not follow standard patterns and must be memorized individually.
What does "hinweisen" mean in English?
The German verb "hinweisen" means "to point out, to refer" in English.
How do you conjugate "hinweisen" in the present tense?
In the present tense (Präsens): ich → weise hin, du → weist hin, er/sie/es → weist hin, wir → weisen hin, ihr → weist hin, sie/Sie → weisen hin.
How many tenses does "hinweisen" have in German?
"Hinweisen" is conjugated across 7 tenses in German: Present, Simple Past, Present Perfect, Past Perfect, Future, Subjunctive I, Subjunctive II.
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