identify
The German word 'identifizieren' is the verb used to express the action of identifying or recognizing something or someone. It is a regular verb and is conjugated similarly to other German verbs. For example, 'Ich kann ihn nicht identifizieren' means 'I cannot identify him'.
I cannot identify you.
This phrase is used when the speaker does not recognize or cannot ascertain the identity of the person she/he is speaking to. It can be used during a conversation both in formal and informal contexts.
We need to identify this process.
This phrase is typically used in a working or professional environment where tasks or processes need to be pinpointed or clearly defined for better operation or successfully completing the task.
The police could not identify the perpetrator.
This phrase is used when discussing crime and legal activities. It refers to the difficulty or inability of law enforcement individuals or agencies in establishing the identity of someone who has committed a crime.