German Phrase
Der Planer zeigt dir die Umstiege an.
Meaning
The sentence tells that a planner (e.g., a travel‑or‑timetable app) displays the transfer options to you. It uses the separable verb ‘anzeigen’ (to show) in the form ‘zeigt … an’ and the dative pronoun ‘dir’ to indicate the recipient of the information.
When to use
Use this phrase when you are describing a feature of a travel planner, timetable, or navigation app that lists connections, especially in a casual conversation or a tutorial video.
✦Grammar Breakdown
DerPlanerzeigtdirdieUmstiegean
Definite Article (Der)
‘Der’ is the masculine nominative singular article, matching ‘Planer’.
Separable Verb (zeigen … an)
‘anzeigen’ is a separable verb; in main clauses the prefix ‘an’ moves to the sentence end.
Dative Pronoun (dir)
‘dir’ is the informal dative pronoun, indicating the person who receives the information.
Accusative Plural (die Umstiege)
‘die’ marks the plural accusative object ‘Umstiege’ (transfers).
Verb‑Second (V2) Word Order
The finite verb ‘zeigt’ occupies the second position; the separable prefix follows at the end.
🗨In Conversation
Wie finde ich die besten Verbindungen für meine Reise?
How do I find the best connections for my trip?
Der Planer zeigt dir die Umstiege an.
The planner shows you the transfers.
✕Common Mistakes
Der Planer zeigt du die Umstiege an.
‘du’ is nominative; the correct dative form is ‘dir’.
Der Planer zeigt dir die Umstieg an.
‘Umstieg’ is singular; the sentence refers to multiple transfers, so use the plural ‘Umstiege’.
Der Planer an zeigt dir die Umstiege.
In a main clause the separable prefix must go to the end, not before the verb.
↔Alternatives
Der Planer listet dir die Umstiege auf.
The planner lists the transfers for you.
Der Planer präsentiert dir die Umstiege.
The planner presents the transfers to you.
Der Planer gibt dir die Umstiege wieder.
The planner gives you the transfers back.
Cultural Tip
In German UI language, ‘anzeigen’ is the go‑to verb for ‘show/display’. ‘Umstieg’ is the standard term for a change of train, bus or subway line. Remember that ‘dir’ is informal; in a formal context you would say ‘Ihnen’ (Der Planer zeigt Ihnen die Umstiege an.).