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identify in German

identify in German is gleichsetzen, identifizieren — identify means to work out or state exactly who or what someone or something is.

identify in German

gleichsetzen
verb
identifizieren
verb

What does "identify" mean?

  1. verb To work out or state exactly who or what someone or something is.
    "Witnesses helped police identify the getaway car."
  2. verb To feel a strong connection with, or see yourself reflected in, a person or group.
    "Many readers identify with the novel's awkward teenage narrator."
  3. verb To describe oneself as belonging to a particular group or category.
    "She identifies as an independent rather than a party member."

identify in a sentence

  • Witnesses helped police identify the getaway car.
  • Can you identify the bird species in this photo?
  • Many readers identify with the novel's awkward teenage narrator.
  • She identifies as an independent rather than a party member.

Similar words in German

Common German translations

Frequently asked questions

What is "identify" in German?

"identify" in German is gleichsetzen, identifizieren. identify means: To work out or state exactly who or what someone or something is.

How do you use "identify" in a sentence?

Example: "Witnesses helped police identify the getaway car." In German, "identify" is gleichsetzen, identifizieren.

Are there other ways to say "identify" in German?

Yes — German has 2 translations listed for "identify": gleichsetzen, identifizieren.

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