English–German
“surveillance” in German
German
Pronunciation
IPA/yːbɐˈvaxʊŋ/
Example
Die Polizei hat die Überwachung in diesem Gebiet erhöht.
The police have increased surveillance in this area.
How to say “surveillance” in German
“Surveillance” in German is Überwachung.
An authority or monitoring system follows events over time and checks that they remain within control.
Example sentences with Überwachung
Die Diskussion dreht sich um die Rechtmäßigkeit flächendeckender Überwachung.
The discussion revolves around the legality of blanket surveillance.
Tips for using Überwachung
- In technical contexts, Überwachung often means monitoring, while in official or security contexts it commonly means surveillance.