German Phrase
Es hebt alle wichtigen Punkte hervor.
Meaning
The sentence means “It highlights all the important points.” It is used when something (a text, a speaker, a tool) makes sure that every key element is brought to attention.
When to use
Use this phrase after a presentation, a report, a summary, or when describing a feature of software that emphasizes the most relevant information.
✦Grammar Breakdown
EshebtallewichtigenPunktehervor
Verb 'heben' (3rd person singular)
The verb 'heben' is conjugated as 'hebt' for 'es' (it) in the present tense.
Separable prefix 'hervor-'
In main clauses the prefix 'hervor' is placed at the end of the sentence.
Adjective ending (weak declension)
After the definite article 'alle' the adjective takes the weak ending '-en' → 'wichtigen'.
Plural noun 'Punkte'
The noun 'Punkt' becomes 'Punkte' in the plural; the article 'alle' already signals plural.
🗨In Conversation
Wie war die Präsentation?
How was the presentation?
Es hebt alle wichtigen Punkte hervor.
It highlights all the important points.
✕Common Mistakes
Es hebt alle wichtige Punkte hervor.
After 'alle' the adjective must take the weak ending '-en', not the strong '-e'.
Es hebt alle wichtigen Punkt hervor.
The noun must be plural because 'alle' refers to multiple points.
Es hervor hebt alle wichtigen Punkte.
The separable prefix must stay at the end of the clause.
↔Alternatives
Es betont alle wichtigen Punkte.
It emphasizes all the important points.
Es stellt alle wichtigen Punkte heraus.
It brings out all the important points.
Es macht alle wichtigen Punkte deutlich.
It makes all the important points clear.
Cultural Tip
In German business and academic contexts, 'hervorheben' is a neutral, professional way to say that something is being emphasized. Avoid using overly colloquial synonyms like 'rausposaunen' in formal writing.