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observe

observe

Meaning of observe

English

to watch something carefully and notice details

Deutsch

genau und aufmerksam betrachten oder verfolgen

observe

Pronunciation

British English
/əbˈzɜːv/
American English
/əbˈzɝv/

observe with German translation

observe usage examples

🇬🇧English→🇩🇪German

We observe the birds in the park.

Wir beobachten die Vögel im Park.

🇬🇧English→🇩🇪German

The teacher observes the students in class.

Der Lehrer beobachtet die Schüler im Unterricht.

observe synonyms

Related word breakdowns

What's the difference between observe, watch, keep an eye on, monitor, study, inspect, and scrutinize

W
🇬🇧English
watch

the everyday word; less formal

B2very often

ENWatch the children while they play.

K
🇬🇧English
keep an eye on

watch from time to time; informal

B1very often

ENCan you keep an eye on my bag while I go to the restroom?

🇬🇧English

track regularly over time

B2often

ENDoctors monitor the patient's heart rate.

Advanced: broader words

S
🇬🇧English
study

examine carefully to learn

B2often

ENShe studied the painting to understand the artist's technique.

🇬🇧English

examine to check

B2often

ENThey inspected the building for safety hazards.

S
🇬🇧English
scrutinize

formal: examine very closely

C1rare word

ENInvestigators scrutinized the financial records.

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observe belongs to the topic "Outdoor Recreation →". Start with a short set of 1 word so the word is easier to remember in context.

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Questions about this word

What does observe mean?

to watch something carefully and notice details

How do you pronounce observe?

observe is pronounced [əbˈzɜːv].

How is observe used in a sentence?

Wir beobachten die Vögel im Park. Translation: We observe the birds in the park.

Is observe part of Outdoor Recreation vocabulary?

Yes, observe can be learned in the Outdoor Recreation topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

Is observe part of Travel and Leisure vocabulary?

Yes, observe can be learned in the Travel and Leisure topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

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