der Verweis
reference
A note pointing to another place in a text, another document, or another source of information.
EXAMPLE
Die Fußnote enthält einen Verweis auf die Originalstudie.
The footnote contains a reference to the original study.
der Verweis
reference / reprimand / expulsion
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Meanings
der Verweis
reprimand
An official reprimand or rebuke as a disciplinary measure, especially at school or in the workplace.
EXAMPLE
Wegen wiederholten Zuspätkommens erhielt der Schüler einen schriftlichen Verweis.
Because of repeated lateness, the student received a written reprimand.
der Verweis von
expulsion from
The instruction to leave a place; exclusion from a place or event.
EXAMPLE
Nach der roten Karte folgte für den Spieler der sofortige Verweis vom Spielfeld.
After the red card, the player was immediately expelled from the field.
Usage tips
Word family
'Der Verweis' (reference / reprimand / expulsion) is the noun corresponding to the verb 'verweisen' (to refer / to expel). The different meanings of the noun correspond to the meanings of the verb: 'auf etwas verweisen' (to refer to something) and 'jemanden eines Ortes verweisen' (to expel someone from a place).
EXAMPLE
Der Autor verweist auf eine wichtige Studie.
The author refers to an important study.
Context clues
You can recognize the meaning of 'Verweis' from the context. If it is about texts, books, or sources, it means a reference. In the context of school or work, it is a punishment. In sports, it means being sent off.
EXAMPLE
Im Anhang finden Sie einen Verweis auf weiterführende Literatur.
In the appendix, you will find a reference to further literature.
Preposition 'auf'
In the meaning 'Hinweis' (reference), the preposition 'auf' is almost always used with the accusative to name the target of the reference.
EXAMPLE
Der Text enthält zahlreiche Verweise auf historische Ereignisse.
The text contains numerous references to historical events.
Typical verbs
In the context of a disciplinary measure, the typical verbs are 'einen Verweis bekommen/erhalten' (to get/receive a reprimand, from the perspective of the person being punished) and 'einen Verweis erteilen/geben' (to issue/give a reprimand, from the perspective of the authority).
EXAMPLE
Der Schulleiter erteilte dem Schüler einen strengen Verweis.
The principal gave the student a strict reprimand.
Preposition 'von'
When exclusion from a place is meant, the preposition 'von' is often used with the dative to name the place that must be left.
EXAMPLE
Der Verweis vom Schulgelände galt für eine Woche.
The expulsion from school grounds was valid for one week.
Compare with
Verweis vs Link
link
A Link is an electronic reference that you can click to open a destination. A Verweis refers more generally to another passage in a text or another source of information and does not have to be clickable. In digital texts, a Verweis can be presented as a Link.
Verweis
Im gedruckten Artikel führt ein Verweis zur genannten Studie.
In the printed article, a reference leads to the study mentioned.
Link
Im Onlineartikel führt ein Link direkt zur Studie.
In the online article, a link leads directly to the study.
In real life
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