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.
'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 have
'haben' and 'vorzuweisen' can both express that someone has something at their disposal. 'haben' is general and neutral: you can have money, experience, or certain qualities. 'vorzuweisen' is used when someone can show or prove something, for example documents, qualifications, or achievements. It often sounds more formal and fits well in applications, exams, or official situations. 'haben' only says that something is there. 'vorzuweisen' emphasizes: you can present it or provide it as evidence.
Die Bewerberin hat mehrere gute Zeugnisse vorzuweisen.
The applicant has several good certificates to present.
Das Team hat viel Erfahrung mit solchen Projekten.
The team has a lot of experience with projects like this.