beobachten
observe
Mit den Augen genau schauen, was passiert oder was jemand macht.
The German word "beobachten" is a verb that means "to observe" or "to watch". It is made up of the prefix "be" and the verb "achten," which means "to pay attention" or "to respect". "Beobachten" is often used in contexts where someone is closely watching or monitoring something or someone.
Similar words in German include:
- "überwachen" (to supervise or monitor)
- "anschauen" (to look at or watch)
- "betrachten" (to view or consider)
- "sehen" (to see).
Differences among the words:
- "Überwachen" implies a sense of monitoring or supervising, often for security or control purposes.
- "Anschauen" is more casual and typically used for just looking at something briefly.
- "Betrachten" carries a connotation of considering or examining something thoughtfully or carefully.
- "Sehen" is the most general and simply means to see something with one's eyes without implying any special attention or close observation.
Each term has a specific nuance, with "beobachten" emphasizing careful and sustained watching.
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Examples
Ich beobachte die Vögel im Park.verb
I am observing the birds in the park.
Er beobachtet sorgfältig das Verhalten der Katze.verb
He carefully observes the behavior of the cat.
Er beobachtet den Himmel sorgfältig.verb
He observes the sky carefully.
Er beobachtet Vögel im Park.verb
He observes birds in the park.
Er beobachtet, wie die Blätter im Wind tanzen.verb
He observes how the leaves dance in the wind.
Sie beobachten Vögel im Garten.verb
They observe birds in the garden.
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