فعل عبارتی 'Point out': اشاره کردن و بیان کردن
Point out رو وقتی استفاده میکنی که میخوای به یه نکته مهم «اشاره کنی» یا یه «مشکل» رو «نشون بدی». یادت باشه همیشه «قانون ضمیر» رو رعایت کنی!
Grammar Rule in 30 Seconds
Use 'point out' to draw someone's attention to a specific fact, mistake, or physical object they might have missed.
- Use it for physical objects: 'He pointed out the tallest building.'
- Use it for abstract facts: 'She pointed out that we were late.'
- If using a pronoun (it/them), put it in the middle: 'Point it out.'
مرور کلی
point out یکی از کاربردیترین و کلیدیترین ترکیبها برای جلب توجه مخاطب به یک نکته، شیء یا واقعیت خاص است. وقتی شما از point out استفاده میکنید، در واقع دارید به چیزی اشاره میکنید که ممکن است از دید دیگران پنهان مانده باشد یا نیاز به تأکید ویژه داشته باشد. در زبان فارسی، ما برای این مفهوم از معادلهایی مثل «اشاره کردن به»، «گوشزد کردن»، «متذکر شدن» یا حتی «نشان دادن» استفاده میکنیم.point out در انگلیسی، فراتر از یک اشاره فیزیکی ساده است؛ این عبارت بار معنایی «آگاهسازی» و «برجسته کردن» را با خود حمل میکند.Subject + Verb + Object (فاعل-فعل-مفعول) بسیار سختگیرانه است. همچنین، برخلاف زبان فارسی که در آن «اشاره کردن» به یک فعل ساده محدود میشود، در انگلیسی، این عبارت یک phrasal verb (فعل عبارتی) است که قوانین دستوری خاص خود را دارد.point out نشاندهنده تسلط شما بر ظرافتهای زبانی است.point out یک transitive, separable phrasal verb است. بیایید این اصطلاحات را باز کنیم: «گذرا» (transitive) یعنی حتماً باید مفعول داشته باشد؛ شما نمیتوانید فقط بگویید «I pointed out» و جمله را تمام کنید، چون شنونده بلافاصله میپرسد «چه چیزی را؟». «جداشدنی» (separable) بودن آن به این معناست که میتوانید مفعول را بین point و out قرار دهید یا آن را بعد از هر دو کلمه بیاورید.out در اینجا یک حرف اضافه نیست، بلکه یک particle (ذره) است که معنای فعل point را تغییر میدهد. وقتی میگویید I pointed out the mistake، شما در حال انجام یک عمل ذهنی یا فیزیکی برای «روشن کردن» یا «نمایان کردن» یک موضوع هستید.point out بر روی «اطلاعات» یا «نکتهای که باید دیده شود» تمرکز دارد. درک این نکته به شما کمک میکند تا از استفاده نادرست از کلمات مترادف پرهیز کنید.the mistake یا the problem)، دست شما باز است. اما وقتی مفعول یک ضمیر است (مانند it, them, him)، حتماً باید آن را در وسط عبارت قرار دهید. این قانون «جداسازی» در بسیاری از افعال عبارتی دیگر انگلیسی نیز صدق میکند و رعایت آن تفاوت بین یک انگلیسیزبانِ مسلط و یک زبانآموز را مشخص میکند.point out در شرایطی استفاده کنید که میخواهید چیزی را «برجسته» کنید. کاربردهای اصلی آن عبارتند از:- 1نشان دادن فیزیکی: وقتی میخواهید با انگشت یا نگاه، چیزی را در محیط به کسی نشان دهید. مثلاً در یک سفر در اصفهان، به دوست خارجیتان میگویید:
The guide pointed out the beautiful tiles of the mosque.
- 1گوشزد کردن خطا یا نکته: در محیط کار، وقتی میخواهید مؤدبانه اشتباهی را به کسی بگویید. مثلاً:
My colleague pointed out that I had forgotten to attach the file.
- 1تأکید بر یک واقعیت: وقتی میخواهید به نکتهای اشاره کنید که شاید دیگران از آن غافل بودهاند. مثلاً:
I would like to point out that we are running out of time.
mention استفاده کنید، اما اگر میخواهید آن خبر را «برجسته» کنید، point out انتخاب هوشمندانهای است.- 1قرار دادن ضمیر بعد از out: این رایجترین اشتباه فارسیزبانان است. به دلیل ساختار جملات فارسی، ما عادت داریم ضمیر را در انتهای جمله بیاوریم. مثلاً میگوییم «آن را اشاره کرد»، بنابراین اشتباهاً میگویند
He pointed out it. به یاد داشته باشید که ضمیر همیشه باید بینpointوoutباشد:He pointed it out.
- 1استفاده از point out به جای point at: در فارسی، هم برای «نشان دادن فیزیکی» و هم برای «تذکر دادن»، از یک فعل استفاده میکنیم. اما در انگلیسی،
point atفقط برای اشاره فیزیکی (معمولاً با انگشت) است و گاهی میتواند بیادبانه باشد.point outبیشتر جنبه اطلاعرسانی دارد. اشتباه گرفتن این دو باعث میشود در موقعیتهای اجتماعی دچار سوءتفاهم شوید.
- 1حذف مفعول: فارسیزبانان به دلیل «فاعلاندازی» (pro-drop) عادت دارند جملات را کوتاه کنند. در انگلیسی، اگر بگویید
He pointed out، جمله ناقص است. حتماً باید بگوییدHe pointed out the problem.
Point out | تأکید بر آگاهسازی و برجسته کردن | I pointed out the error. |Mention | بیان کردن یک نکته بدون تأکید خاص | He mentioned his trip. |Show | نمایش دادن فیزیکی یا بصری | Can you show me the way? |Highlight | برجسته کردن (بیشتر در متن یا مفاهیم) | This report highlights the main issues. |point out در میانه این طیف قرار دارد؛ نه به اندازه show صرفاً بصری است و نه به اندازه mention خنثی.- 1آیا میتوانم همیشه از point out استفاده کنم؟ خیر، اگر موضوع اهمیت خاصی ندارد، از
mentionاستفاده کنید تا طبیعیتر به نظر برسید.
- 1آیا point out در نامه رسمی کاربرد دارد؟ بله، در ایمیلهای کاری بسیار رایج است. مثلاً:
I would like to point out that the deadline is tomorrow.
- 1چرا باید ضمیر را بین دو جزء قرار دهم؟ این یک قاعده در زبان انگلیسی برای افعال عبارتی جداشدنی است که به روانیِ کلام کمک میکند و از نظر دستوری الزامی است.
Conjugation of 'Point out'
| Tense | Subject | Form | Example |
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Present Simple
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I/You/We/They
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point out
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I point out the stars.
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Present Simple
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He/She/It
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points out
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She points out the error.
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Past Simple
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All subjects
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pointed out
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They pointed it out.
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Present Continuous
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All subjects
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am/is/are pointing out
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He is pointing out the path.
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Present Perfect
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All subjects
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have/has pointed out
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We have pointed out the risks.
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Future
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All subjects
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will point out
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I will point it out later.
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Meanings
To direct someone's attention to something or someone by stretching out your finger or by mentioning a particular fact.
Physical Identification
Using a finger or gesture to show where something is located.
“Can you point out your house on this map?”
“She pointed out the man she had seen earlier.”
Mentioning Information
To tell someone a fact that they might not know or have forgotten.
“I should point out that the office is closed on Fridays.”
“He was quick to point out the flaws in the plan.”
Correcting/Critiquing
To identify an error or a specific detail during an evaluation.
“My boss pointed out that I had missed a deadline.”
“The auditor pointed out several inconsistencies in the accounts.”
Reference Table
| کاربرد | Example Sentence | جداشدنیه؟ | نوع مفعول |
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اشاره فیزیکی
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Can you `point out` my car?
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Yes
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اسم (اختیاری)
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اطلاعات کلامی
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She `pointed out` the deadline.
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Yes
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اسم
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اطلاعات کلامی (ضمیر)
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He `pointed it out` immediately.
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Always
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ضمیر
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برجسته کردن مشکل
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The team `pointed out` a bug.
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Yes
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اسم
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جلب توجه به جزئیات
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I `pointed out` the hidden pattern.
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Yes
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اسم
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اصلاح تصور غلط
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They `pointed out` my misunderstanding.
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Yes
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اسم
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طیف رسمیت
I would like to point out an error in the financial statement. (Workplace/Social)
I need to point out a mistake in this report. (Workplace/Social)
Hey, I should point out you got this part wrong. (Workplace/Social)
Just gotta point out that's a total fail. (Workplace/Social)
جنبههای مختلف 'Point Out'
چیزی که بهش اشاره میکنی
- mistake خطا
- feature ویژگی
- problem مشکل
- detail جزئیات
چطوری کار میکنه
- separable جدا شدنی
- transitive متعدی
- pronouns ضمیرها
کِی استفاده کنیم
- clarify شفافسازی
- inform اطلاعرسانی
- correct اصلاح کردن
'Point Out' و رفقاش
راهنمای سریع استفاده از 'Point Out'
آیا میخوای توجه رو به یه چیز خاص جلب کنی (فیزیکی یا کلامی)؟
آیا مفعول یه ضمیره (مثلاً 'it', 'them')؟
آیا لحنت سازنده و کمککنندهست، نه بیش از حد انتقادی؟
ترکیبهای کلامی 'Point Out'
مشکلات/ایرادات
- • mistake
- • error
- • flaw
- • bug
- • discrepancy
اطلاعات/جزئیات
- • fact
- • detail
- • feature
- • aspect
- • trend
مکانها/جهتها
- • way
- • direction
- • landmark
- • location
اشیاء عمومی
- • something
- • that
- • this
- • what
مثالها بر اساس سطح
Point out the red car.
Point out the red car.
Can you point out your brother?
Can you point out your brother?
I point out the big tree.
I point out the big tree.
Point it out for me.
Point it out for me.
She pointed out the mistakes in my homework.
She pointed out the mistakes in my homework.
He pointed the way out to the tourists.
He pointed the way out to the tourists.
I didn't see the sign until you pointed it out.
I didn't see the sign until you pointed it out.
They are pointing out the best places to eat.
They are pointing out the best places to eat.
I would like to point out that we are over budget.
I would like to point out that we are over budget.
The article points out several reasons for the change.
The article points out several reasons for the change.
If you see a typo, please point it out.
If you see a typo, please point it out.
He pointed out the house where he grew up.
He pointed out the house where he grew up.
Critics were quick to point out the film's historical inaccuracies.
Critics were quick to point out the film's historical inaccuracies.
It is important to point out the distinction between these two laws.
It is important to point out the distinction between these two laws.
She pointed out that the data had been misinterpreted.
She pointed out that the data had been misinterpreted.
The report points out the need for immediate action.
The report points out the need for immediate action.
The philosopher points out the inherent contradictions in the theory.
The philosopher points out the inherent contradictions in the theory.
I feel compelled to point out the ethical implications of this decision.
I feel compelled to point out the ethical implications of this decision.
The witness pointed out the defendant with absolute certainty.
The witness pointed out the defendant with absolute certainty.
He pointed out, somewhat sarcastically, that I was wearing two different shoes.
He pointed out, somewhat sarcastically, that I was wearing two different shoes.
The essay masterfully points out the subtle interplay between light and shadow in the painting.
The essay masterfully points out the subtle interplay between light and shadow in the painting.
One might point out the irony of a billionaire advocating for austerity.
One might point out the irony of a billionaire advocating for austerity.
The linguist pointed out that the dialectal variations were receding.
The linguist pointed out that the dialectal variations were receding.
It was pointed out to me that my previous assumptions were entirely unfounded.
It was pointed out to me that my previous assumptions were entirely unfounded.
بهراحتی اشتباه گرفته میشود
Learners use 'point at' when they mean 'identify' or 'mention'.
Both involve 'showing', but 'show off' is about boasting.
Both involve selecting something from a group.
اشتباهات رایج
Point at the car out.
Point out the car.
I point out it.
I point it out.
He pointed out me the house.
He pointed out the house to me.
She point out the truth.
She points out the truth.
I pointed out that we are late.
I pointed out that we were late.
He pointed out about the problem.
He pointed out the problem.
The error was pointed out of the report.
The error was pointed out in the report.
الگوهای جملهسازی
I'd like to point out that ___.
Can you point ___ out on the map?
She was quick to point out ___.
It was pointed out that ___.
Real World Usage
I'd like to point out that I have five years of experience in this field.
Just pointing out that the movie starts at 8, not 9!
Someone pointed out that this photo is actually from 2010.
The researcher points out that the sample size was too small.
I should point out that I have a nut allergy.
Can you point out the nearest pharmacy on the map?
A user pointed out a bug in the login screen.
The lawyer pointed out the inconsistency in the witness's statement.
قدرت ضمیرها!
I pointed it out.
حواست به لحنت باشه!
Point out بعضی وقتا ممکنه یکم «انتقادی» به نظر بیاد، اگه بخوای باهاش به اشتباه کسی اشاره کنی. تو موقعیتهای حساس، میتونی از جملههایی مثل 'I noticed...' استفاده کنی تا لحنت ملایمتر باشه. I noticed a small error in the report.
زیاد استفاده نکن!
point out خیلی کاربردیه، ولی زیاد ازش استفاده نکن. بعضی وقتا فعلهایی مثل mention, show یا remind طبیعیتر و کمتأکیدترن. ابزار مناسب رو برای کارت انتخاب کن! Could you show me the way?
اشاره با انگشت یا ایدهها؟
Point out میتونه یه «اشاره فیزیکی» هم باشه، اما کاربرد اصلیش اینه که توجه رو به اطلاعات یا مفاهیم جلب کنه. حواست باشه که اشاره فیزیکی *به سمت* آدمها تو بعضی فرهنگها ممکنه بیادبانه تلقی بشه. He pointed at the person.
Smart Tips
Think of the phrasal verb as a sandwich. The pronoun is the filling that must go in the middle.
Add 'I should' or 'I'd like to' before 'point out'.
Use 'point out' to introduce a researcher's findings.
Check if you are talking about a fact. If yes, change 'at' to 'out'.
تلفظ
Stress on the Particle
In phrasal verbs like 'point out', the stress usually falls on the particle ('out') rather than the verb ('point').
Linking
The 't' in 'point' often links to the 'o' in 'out', making it sound like 'poin-tout'.
Rising on 'out'
Can you point it OUT? ↗
Asking a question for clarification.
حفظ کنید
روش یادسپاری
Point it OUT to find it OUT.
تداعی تصویری
Imagine a bright yellow highlighter pen. Every time you 'point out' something, you are mentally highlighting it so others can see it clearly.
Rhyme
If you want them to see, point it out for me!
Story
A detective is in a messy room. He uses his flashlight to 'point out' a tiny fingerprint on the wall. He then 'points out' to his partner that the window was left open.
شبکه واژگان
چالش
Look around your room. Find three things and say them out loud using the phrase: 'I would like to point out the [object].' Then, find one mistake in a book or on a website and say: 'I pointed it out.'
نکات فرهنگی
In Western universities, students are encouraged to 'point out' flaws in theories. It is seen as critical thinking, not disrespect.
British speakers often use 'point out' with 'might' or 'should' to sound more polite and less direct.
In US business culture, 'pointing out' errors is often done directly to ensure efficiency.
The verb 'point' comes from the Old French 'point' and Latin 'punctum' (a pricking, a point).
شروعکنندههای مکالمه
Can you point out the best features of your hometown?
If you were a tour guide in London, what would you point out first?
Has anyone ever pointed out a mistake you made that you were thankful for?
What are some things people often point out about your personality?
موضوعات نگارش
اشتباهات رایج
Test Yourself
Can you _____ the main differences between the two proposals?
Find and fix the mistake:
The manager pointed out it during the meeting.
Choose the correct sentence:
Translate into English: 'El profesor señaló los errores en mi ensayo.'
Answer starts with: ["T...
Score: /4
تمرینهای عملی
8 exercisesI found a mistake in the book and I ___ to the teacher.
Which sentence is correct?
Find and fix the mistake:
He pointed out me the error.
out / she / the / pointed / stars
Context: A tour guide.
If you see any problems, please ___.
Identify the formal sentence.
Find and fix the mistake:
She points out at the moon.
Score: /8
Practice Bank
12 exercisesDuring the presentation, she needed to _____ the key data points on the slide.
The user pointed out the bug to me yesterday.
Which sentence is correct?
Translate into English: 'Ella me señaló un error en mi cálculo.'
Arrange these words into a sentence:
Match the objects with the correct 'point out' structure:
I had to _____ to my colleague that the report was due today.
User hint: 'You should point out that this is wrong.' Correct form: 'You should point that out.'
Choose the best sentence:
Translate into English: 'Ella les señaló el camino a la salida.'
Arrange these words into a sentence:
Match the sentence parts:
Score: /12
سوالات متداول (8)
Yes, it is a transitive separable phrasal verb. You can say 'point out the fact' or 'point the fact out'. However, with pronouns, you MUST separate it: 'point it out'.
Yes, you can point out a person in a crowd or a photo to identify them. 'She pointed out the thief to the police.'
'Indicate' is more formal and often used in technical or scientific contexts. 'Point out' is more common in speech and general writing.
It depends on the context. In a professional setting, it is often necessary. In social settings, it's better to be polite: 'I just wanted to point out...'
Yes. 'He pointed out the error to me.' The person receiving the information is introduced with 'to'.
Yes, it is transitive. You cannot just say 'He pointed out.' You must say what he pointed out.
You can say 'It was pointed out that...' This is very common in formal reports to avoid saying who made the observation.
Usually, no. 'Point out' is primarily for things you can see (visual) or facts you can think about (intellectual). For smells, use 'notice'.
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In Other Languages
Señalar / Indicar
English uses a phrasal verb (verb + particle), whereas Spanish uses a single verb.
Faire remarquer / Montrer
French uses a causative construction ('make notice') while English uses a directional phrasal verb.
Hinweisen auf
German word order can place the particle at the very end of a sentence, which is more rigid than English.
指摘する (Shiteki suru)
Japanese lacks the separable word order, making 'point it out' very difficult for learners.
أشار إلى (Ashara ila)
Arabic does not distinguish between 'pointing at' (direction) and 'pointing out' (information) with different particles.
指出 (Zhǐchū)
Despite the literal similarity, Chinese word order for objects is different, leading to 'point out it' errors.
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