English–German

“see” in German

German

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Pronunciation

IPA/ˈzeːən/

Example

Ich sehe dich.

I see you.

Illustration for sehen (see)

How to say “see” in German

“See” in German is sehen.

The eyes bring a person or thing into view, while sustained attention can reveal its condition or meaning.

Full entry for sehen: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with sehen

Jetzt sehe ich, was du meinst.

Now I see what you mean.

Tips for using sehen

  • The accusative marks the person or thing seen, as in Ich sehe dich, whereas sich sehen can mean meeting one another.

Other German words for “see”

Im Garten erblickte sie plötzlich eine bunte Blume.

In the garden, she suddenly saw a colorful flower.

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