Usage examples of "pointed" in English with translation to German

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I was abashed when my mistakes were pointed out. Ich fühlte mich beschämt, als auf meine Fehler hingewiesen wurde.
I pointed my camera at her. Ich habe meinen Fotoapparat auf sie gerichtet.
It is often pointed out that smoking is a danger to health. Es wird oft darauf hingewiesen, dass Rauchen die Gesundheit gefährdet.
I want to point out that I am open to ideas for improvement, but first will sleep it off. Ich möchte darauf hinweisen, dass ich offen bin für Verbesserungsvorschläge, aber jetzt erst einmal meinen Rausch ausschlafe.
He pointed out some spelling errors to her. Er machte sie auf ein paar Rechtschreibfehler aufmerksam.
The burglar pointed his gun at the victim. Der Einbrecher bedrohte das Opfer mit seiner Pistole.
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