to point out
[phrase form: point]
01
peka ut, visa
to show something to someone by pointing one's finger toward it
Exempel
He pointed out the star constellation to his children.
Han pekte ut stjärnbilden för sina barn.
Can you point it out on the map for me?
Kan du peka ut det på kartan åt mig?
02
peka ut, påpeka
to show or mention something to someone and give them enough information to take notice
Exempel
She pointed out the flaws in the plan during the meeting.
Hon påpekade bristerna i planen under mötet.
The teacher pointed out the most critical sections of the book to the students.
Läraren påpekade de mest kritiska delarna av boken för eleverna.
03
peka på, betona
to present and emphasize reasons against a particular idea or suggestion
Exempel
During the debate, she pointed out the inconsistencies in her opponent's argument.
Under debatten påpekade hon inkonsekvenserna i motståndarens argument.
The environmentalists pointed out the potential harm of the proposed construction.
Miljövårdarna påpekade den potentiella skadan av det föreslagna byggandet.
