verb
bewachen
guard
The German word "bewachen" is a verb meaning "to guard" or "to watch over". It is made up of the verb "wachen", which means "to watch" or "to be awake", and the prefix "be-" that intensifies the action, indicating actively watching or guarding something.
Similar words:
- beschützen (to protect)
- überwachen (to monitor, oversee)
- bewachen (to guard)
Differences:
- bewachen involves active guarding or keeping watch over something, often physically.
- beschützen focuses more on protecting from harm.
- überwachen implies surveillance or monitoring, sometimes more passive or technical.
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Examples
Die Wache bewacht das Gebäude.verb
The guard is guarding the building.
Ich bewache das Haus.verb
I am guarding the house.
Die Sicherheitskräfte bewachen das Gebäude.verb
The security forces are guarding the building.
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