Significado
A direct request to be shown an item or location.
Contexto cultural
Directness is key. If a German says 'Zeig mir das', they aren't being rude; they are being clear. However, always use 'bitte' in shops. In Austria, you might hear 'Zeig her' more often. It's a bit more colloquial and friendly. Swiss German speakers might use 'Zeig mer' (Swiss dialect). They tend to be slightly more indirect than Northern Germans. On German Instagram/TikTok, #zeigmir is used for challenges, like 'Zeig mir deinen Arbeitsplatz' (Show me your workspace).
The 'Mal' Magic
Always add 'mal' (Zeig mir mal) to sound 10x more like a native speaker. It softens the command.
Dative Alert
Never say 'Zeig mich'. It's the most common beginner mistake and sounds very strange to Germans.
Significado
A direct request to be shown an item or location.
The 'Mal' Magic
Always add 'mal' (Zeig mir mal) to sound 10x more like a native speaker. It softens the command.
Dative Alert
Never say 'Zeig mich'. It's the most common beginner mistake and sounds very strange to Germans.
Politeness
In a store, 'Zeigen Sie mir bitte...' is not just a suggestion; it's expected.
Ponte a prueba
Fill in the correct dative pronoun (me).
Zeig ____ bitte {dein|n} neues Auto!
The verb 'zeigen' always takes the person in the dative case. 'Mir' is the dative of 'ich'.
Which sentence is the correct formal version?
You want to ask a police officer to show you the way.
For formal situations, use the 'Sie' imperative: 'Zeigen Sie'.
Match the German phrase with its English context.
Match the following:
These are all standard uses of the phrase in different registers.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Ich habe ein Geschenk für dich. B: Wirklich? ____ ____ ____!
'Zeig mir das' is the most natural way to ask to see a gift.
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Ayudas visuales
Formal vs Informal
Banco de ejercicios
4 ejerciciosZeig ____ bitte {dein|n} neues Auto!
The verb 'zeigen' always takes the person in the dative case. 'Mir' is the dative of 'ich'.
You want to ask a police officer to show you the way.
For formal situations, use the 'Sie' imperative: 'Zeigen Sie'.
Empareja cada elemento de la izquierda con su par de la derecha:
These are all standard uses of the phrase in different registers.
A: Ich habe ein Geschenk für dich. B: Wirklich? ____ ____ ____!
'Zeig mir das' is the most natural way to ask to see a gift.
🎉 Puntuación: /4
Preguntas frecuentes
10 preguntasSometimes, if it involves a demonstration (like showing how to use an app). But for abstract concepts, use 'Erklär mir'.
With friends, no. With strangers, yes. Use 'Zeigen Sie mir bitte' for strangers.
It is 'Zeigt mir' when talking to two or more friends.
Because 'zeigen' is a dative-verb for the person receiving the action. You are the 'indirect object'.
You say 'Zeig es mir'. The 'es' (it) comes before 'mir'.
Usually, it's just 'Zeig her' or 'Zeig mir'. 'Zeig mir her' is rare and slightly redundant.
'Zeigen' is general showing. 'Weisen' is more formal, like 'pointing the way' (hinweisen).
Yes, 'Zeig mal her' or just 'Lass sehen'.
In a casual email, yes. In a formal one, use 'Könnten Sie mir ... zusenden/zeigen?'.
Yes, 'Zeig mir {den|m} Weg' is perfect.
Frases relacionadas
Zeig mal
similarShow me real quick / Let's see
Lass mich sehen
synonymLet me see
Erklär mir
contrastExplain to me
Beweis es mir
specialized formProve it to me
