zurechtweisen
to reprimand, to tell off
Definition
verbMeanings
- 1.to reprimand
- 2.to tell off
Grammar
Examples
Höflich, aber wies sie ihn .
Politely but firmly she told him off.
Der wies den seiner .
The boss reprimanded the employee for his impertinence.
Sie wies ihn , aber .
She told him off kindly but firmly.
Niemand wagte es, den zurechtzuweisen.
No one dared to reprimand the loud guest.
Der wies die schwatzenden .
The teacher sharply reprimanded the chattering pupils.
Man wies ihn für sein taktloses .
He was publicly reprimanded for his tactless behavior.
Mit wenigen Worten wies sie den Störenfried .
With a few words she told off the troublemaker.
Der wies das der .
The chairman reprimanded the member for the insult.
Es kostete ihn , den älteren Kollegen zurechtzuweisen.
It took effort for him to reprimand the older colleague.
Sie ließ sich nicht von Jüngeren zurechtweisen.
She did not like being told off by younger people.