German Phrase
Wie du hier siehst…
Meaning
Literally ‘As you see here…’, this phrase is used to draw the listener’s attention to something visible in the current context, such as a picture, a chart, or a piece of text.
When to use
Use it when you are explaining, presenting, or commenting on something that the listener can directly observe. It works well in informal conversations, tutorials, or slide presentations. For formal situations replace ‘du’ with ‘Sie’.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Wieduhiersiehst...
Wie (as/how)
A conjunction used to introduce a comparison or a way something is done, similar to 'as' or 'how' in English.
du (informal you)
Second‑person singular pronoun used in informal contexts; the verb must agree with it.
hier (here)
An adverb of place indicating the location that both speaker and listener can see.
siehst (see)
Present‑tense form of the verb sehen for 'du'; remember the -st ending for the informal singular.
Ellipsis (…)
Shows that the sentence continues; often the phrase is followed by a statement or observation.
🗨In Conversation
Wie du hier siehst, hat das neue Layout die Lesbarkeit deutlich verbessert.
As you can see here, the new layout has greatly improved readability.
Ja, das ist sofort erkennbar.
Yes, that’s immediately noticeable.
✕Common Mistakes
Wie du hier sehen…
Missing the conjugated verb form; ‘sehen’ must be conjugated to match ‘du’.
Wie du hier sieht…
Incorrect third‑person singular ending; for ‘du’ the ending is –st.
Wie du hier siehst du…
Redundant pronoun; the verb already contains the subject.
↔Alternatives
Wie du hier sehen kannst…
As you can see here…
Wie man hier sieht…
As one sees here…
Wie es hier aussieht…
How it looks here…
Cultural Tip
German speakers value clarity. In informal settings ‘Wie du hier siehst…’ is perfectly natural, but in business meetings or with strangers you should switch to the formal ‘Wie Sie hier sehen…’. Also, avoid over‑using the ellipsis; finish the sentence with a concrete observation for a stronger impact.