Schauen Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Schauen" is used as verb with the meaning of "look", "watch" or "see".

Essential properties of "schauen"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

Infinitive: schauen
Simple past: schaute
Participle: geschaut

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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 "schauen" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To look or watch carefully"

Definition: "To look at or watch something carefully."
Translation(s): look, watch, see
Synonym(s): sehen, blicken, betrachten
Related word(s): anschauen, ansehen

📝 Some usage examples:

Ich will den Film im Kino schauen.I want to watch the movie in the cinema.
Sie schaut aus dem Fenster.She looks out the window.
Er schaut gerne Sport im Fernsehen.He likes to watch sports on TV.

2.) "To search or consult"

Definition: "To search for or consult something."
Translation(s): look up, check, search
Synonym(s): Nachsehen, Nachschlagen
Related word(s): Überprüfen, Kontrollieren

📝 Some usage examples:

Kannst du bitte im Wörterbuch schauen?Can you please look in the dictionary?
Ich muss in meinen Notizen schauen.I need to look in my notes.
Er schaut oft im Internet nach Informationen.He often looks for information on the internet.

3.) "To direct one's gaze"

Definition: "To direct one's gaze towards something."
Translation(s): look at, gaze at, face
Synonym(s): blicken, sehen
Related word(s): aussehen, hinsehen

📝 Some usage examples:

Er schaut in die Ferne.He looks into the distance.
Sie schaut auf die Uhr.She looks at the clock.
Wir schauen auf das Meer.We look at the sea.

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