umsehen
look around
mit den Augen in verschiedene Richtungen schauen, um etwas oder jemanden zu finden oder die Umgebung zu prüfen
The German word "umsehen" is a verb that means "to look around" or "to observe one's surroundings". It is composed of the prefix "um" (meaning “around”) and the verb "sehen" (meaning “to see” or "to look").
Similar words in German include "umschauen" (to look around or survey) and "beobachten" (to observe).
The difference lies in nuance: "umsehen" tends to imply a more casual, possibly brief act of looking around, while "umschauen" may suggest a more deliberate and thorough observation. "Beobachten" usually implies a more intentional and focused act of watching or monitoring something closely.
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Examples
Er sieht sich in der Stadt um.verb
He looks around the city.
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