noun
die Beobachtung, -en
megfigyelés
Das genaue Anschauen von etwas, um mehr darüber zu erfahren oder es besser zu verstehen.
The German word Beobachtung is a noun meaning observation.
- It is composed of:
- Be- (a prefix often making verbs transitive),
- obacht, derived from achten meaning to pay attention or to watch.
- So, Beobachtung literally refers to the act of watching or paying attention.
Similar words:
- Überwachung (surveillance, monitoring)
- Begutachtung (examination, appraisal)
- Beobachten (the verb "to observe")
Difference:
- Beobachtung is a neutral or general term for observing,
- Überwachung has a connotation of constant monitoring or controlling,
- Begutachtung implies a thorough assessment or expert review.
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Die Beobachtung der Sterne fasziniert mich.noun
A csillagok megfigyelése lenyűgöz engem.
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