Anschauen Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Anschauen" is used as verb with the meaning of "to look at", "to watch" or "to view".

Essential properties of "anschauen"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

  • Infinitive: anschauen
  • Simple past: schaute an
  • Participle: angeschaut

See full conjugation of anschauen

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Note: These properties are not absolute. A transitive verb can be used intransitively and vice versa depending on context, and many verbs can be used reflexively even though they are not primarily reflexive.

Meanings of "anschauen" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To look at or watch attentively"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Ich schaue mir gerne alte Fotos an.I like to look at old photos.
  2. Kannst du dir bitte dieses Dokument anschauen?Can you please look at this document?
  3. Sie schaute sich das Gemälde lange an.She looked at the painting for a long time.

2.) "To examine or consider carefully"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Der Arzt wird sich deine Verletzung genau anschauen.The doctor will examine your injury closely.
  2. Wir müssen uns die Situation genauer anschauen.We need to examine the situation more closely.
  3. Bitte schauen Sie sich die Unterlagen sorgfältig an.Please examine the documents carefully.

3.) "To watch visual media"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Wollen wir uns heute Abend einen Film anschauen?Shall we watch a movie tonight?
  2. Ich schaue mir gerne Dokumentationen an.I like to watch documentaries.
  3. Sie schauten sich gemeinsam die Fußballübertragung an.They watched the football broadcast together.
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