to present / to produce
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to present
To show or present something (e.g. a document or qualification) in order to prove or verify something. The term often has an official or formal character.
Beim Betreten des Geländes müssen Sie einen gültigen Ausweis vorweisen.
When entering the premises, you must present a valid ID.
to produce
To possess and be able to demonstrate a certain quality, ability, or achievement.
Der Bewerber kann eine beeindruckende Liste von erfolgreichen Projekten vorweisen.
The applicant can produce an impressive list of successful projects.
'Vorweisen' is a separable verb with the prefix 'vor-'. In a main clause, the prefix goes at the end. The form 'vorzuweisen' is the infinitive with 'zu', where 'zu' is placed between the prefix and the verb.
Der Fahrer wies auf Verlangen seinen Führerschein vor.
The driver presented his driver's license on request.
This verb is mainly used in formal, official, or professional contexts. It sounds more elevated than 'zeigen' (to show).
Für den Eintritt müssen Sie eine gültige Eintrittskarte vorweisen.
For entry, you must present a valid admission ticket.
In the meaning of 'vorzeigen' (to show/present), the verb is often combined with documents that prove something. Typical phrases are: 'einen Ausweis vorweisen' (to present an ID), 'ein Ticket vorweisen' (to present a ticket), or 'einen Nachweis vorweisen' (to provide proof).
Können Sie bitte Ihre Bordkarte vorweisen?
Could you please present your boarding pass?
When it is about abilities or achievements, 'vorweisen' is used with abstract nouns. Common combinations are: 'Erfahrung vorweisen' (to have experience to show), 'Erfolge vorweisen' (to show successes), or 'gute Kenntnisse vorweisen' (to demonstrate good knowledge).
Die Firma kann zahlreiche zufriedene Kunden vorweisen.
The company can produce numerous satisfied customers.
to prove / detect
Nachweisen emphasizes that a qualification is confirmed by verifiable evidence. Vorzuweisen emphasizes that the relevant document can or must be presented. A diploma therefore proves the qualification and can also be presented as a document.
Bei der Bewerbung hat er ein Diplom über seine Ausbildung vorzuweisen.
When applying, he has a diploma documenting his training to present.
Bei der Bewerbung muss er seine Ausbildung durch ein Diplom nachweisen.
When applying, he has to prove his training with a diploma.
