verb
schauen
watch · look
Mit den Augen etwas sehen oder beobachten.
The German word "schauen" is a verb meaning "to look", "to watch", or "to glimpse".
- It comes from the root "schau" which is related to viewing or observing.
- It implies actively directing one's gaze or attention towards something.
Similar words:
- sehen (to see): more general, refers to the ability to perceive with the eyes.
- gucken (colloquial) / kucken (colloquial): informal synonyms for "to look" or "to watch".
- beobachten (to observe): implies careful or extended watching.
Differences:
- schauen often expresses a conscious, purposeful act of looking.
- sehen can be passive (just perceiving something with the eyes).
- gucken/kucken are more casual and informal.
- beobachten suggests more attentive, detailed watching over time.
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Examples
Wir schauen gerne Filme.verb
We enjoy watching movies.
Er schaut durch das Fenster.verb
He looks through the window.
Du schaust durch das Fenster.verb
You look through the window.
Sie schauen auf die Landschaft.verb
They look at the landscape.
Er schaut gerade nach draußen.verb
He is currently looking outside.
Er schaut sich einen Film an.verb
He watches a movie.
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