Point out Meaning in English

expression

US

ˈpɔɪnt/ /ˈaʊt

POYNT-owt

UK

pˈɔɪnt/ /ˈaʊt

POYNT-owt

Definition

To mention or draw attention to something; to show or make someone aware of a fact or detail.

Usage & Nuances

Common in both formal and informal speech. Used to highlight information, correct mistakes, or provide constructive feedback. Often followed by what is being highlighted: 'I'd like to point out that...'. Different from 'point' (indicate location) alone.

• Spanish: señalar - indicar - hacer notar
• Portuguese (BR): apontar - indicar - salientar
• Portuguese (PT): apontar - indicar - salientar
• Chinese (Simplified): 指出 - 指明
• Chinese (Traditional): 指出 - 指明
• Hindi: इशारा करना - संकेत करना
• Arabic: يُشير إلى - يلفت الانتباه إلى
• Bengali: ইঙ্গিত করা - উল্লেখ করা - নজরে আনা
• Russian: указать - отметить - обратить внимание
• Japanese: 指摘する - 指し示す
• Vietnamese: chỉ ra - lưu ý
• Korean: 지적하다 - 알려주다
• Turkish: belirtmek - işaret etmek - dikkat çekmek
• Urdu: نشاندہی کرنا - توجہ دلانا
• Indonesian: menunjukkan - menunjukkan (kesalahan/fakta)

Example Sentences

Can you point out where the library is?

basic

She likes to point out my mistakes.

basic

I want to point out one more thing before we finish.

basic

Thanks for pointing out that mistake—I didn’t notice it.

natural

Let me point out something important here.

natural

He always tries to point out when something’s unfair.

natural