English–German

“stare at” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/fɪkˈsiːʁən/

Example

Er fixiert den Bildschirm.

He is staring at the screen.

Illustration for fixieren (stare at)

How to say “stare at” in German

“Stare at” in German is fixieren.

A gaze or decision locked firmly onto one point.

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

Example sentences with fixieren

Sie fixiert den Redner während der Diskussion.

She fixes her gaze on the speaker during the discussion.

Tips for using fixieren

  • For ordinary looking, German usually uses anschauen or betrachten; fixieren suggests an intense, prolonged gaze and can sound confrontational when directed at a person.

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