Beobachten

Definitions

Beobachten is a German verb that means “to observe” or “to watch.” It is derived from the noun “Beobachtung,” which means “observation.” This word is often used in various contexts to describe the act of keenly observing something or someone.

Opposites

The opposite of beobachten is ignorieren (to ignore). While beobachten involves focused attention and monitoring, ignorieren refers to purposefully not paying attention to someone or something.

Synonyms

Here are some synonyms for beobachten:

• betrachten (to consider)
• anschauen (to look at)
• beäugen (to eye)
• überwachen (to oversee)
• achten auf (to pay attention to)

Examples

• Ich werde den Vögeln am Fenster beobachten. (I will observe the birds at the window.)
• Die Wissenschaftler beobachteten den Verlauf des Experiments genau. (The scientists observed the progress of the experiment closely.)
• Sie konnte die Entwicklung des Kindes monatelang beobachten. (She was able to observe the child’s development for months.)
• Die Polizei muss die Situation ständig beobachten. (The police have to constantly monitor the situation.)
• Bevor man handelt, sollte man die Lage erst beobachten. (Before acting, one should observe the situation first.)

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