Beobachten Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Beobachten" is used as verb with the meaning of "observe", "watch" or "monitor".

Essential properties of "beobachten"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

  • Infinitive: beobachten
  • Simple past: beobachtete
  • Participle: beobachtet

See full conjugation of beobachten

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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 "beobachten" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To watch or observe closely"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Er beobachtete den Vogel durch sein Fernglas.He observed the bird through his binoculars.
  2. Die Polizei beobachtete den Verdächtigen mehrere Tage lang.The police observed the suspect for several days.
  3. Wissenschaftler beobachten die Auswirkungen des Klimawandels.Scientists observe the effects of climate change.

2.) "To perceive or become aware of something"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Ich habe beobachtet, dass du in letzter Zeit oft müde bist.I have noticed that you are often tired lately.
  2. Er beobachtete eine Veränderung in ihrem Verhalten.He noticed a change in her behavior.
  3. Wir beobachten einen Anstieg der Temperaturen in den letzten Jahren.We are observing an increase in temperatures in recent years.

3.) "To track or monitor a process or situation"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Die Ärzte beobachten den Zustand des Patienten genau.The doctors are closely monitoring the patient's condition.
  2. Wir werden die Entwicklung des Marktes weiterhin beobachten.We will continue to monitor the market development.
  3. Die Forscher beobachten das Verhalten der Tiere in freier Wildbahn.The researchers are observing the behavior of the animals in the wild.
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