English–German
“observe” in German
German
Pronunciation
IPA/bəˈoːbaxtən/
Example
Ich beobachte den Vogel im Garten.
I observe the bird in the garden.
How to say “observe” in German
“Observe” in German is beobachten.
A bird remains under attentive watch while repeated movements reveal a pattern.
Example sentences with beobachten
Die Ärztin beobachtet den Patienten nach der Operation.
The doctor is observing the patient after the operation.
Tips for using beobachten
- Beobachten can describe watching a person, animal, or process, while überwachen more often adds an idea of supervision or control.