Umschauen Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Umschauen" is used as verb with the meaning of "look around", "glance around" or "search around".

Essential properties of "umschauen"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

Infinitive: umschauen
Simple past: schaute um
Participle: umgeschaut

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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 "umschauen" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To look around (observe/search)"

Definition: "To look around to observe or search for something."
Translation(s): look around, glance around, search around
Synonym(s): sich umsehen, umblicken
Related word(s): schauen, sehen

📝 Some usage examples:

Ich muss mich kurz umschauen, um meine Tasche zu finden.I need to look around briefly to find my bag.
Er schaut sich im Raum um, um seine Freunde zu sehen.He looks around the room to see his friends.
Lass uns umschauen, ob wir ein gutes Restaurant finden.Let's look around to see if we can find a good restaurant.

2.) "To explore an area"

Definition: "To explore an area to get to know it better."
Translation(s): explore, look around, check out
Synonym(s): erkunden, inspizieren
Related word(s): erkunden, erforschen

📝 Some usage examples:

Wir sollten uns in der neuen Stadt umschauen.We should explore the new city.
Sie schaut sich im Museum um, um mehr zu lernen.She looks around the museum to learn more.
Ich möchte mich im Park umschauen, bevor wir gehen.I want to look around the park before we leave.

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