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“watch” in German

German

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Pronunciation

IPA/ˈgʊkən/

Example

Ich gucke jeden Abend Fernsehen.

I watch TV every evening.

Illustration for gucken (watch)

How to say “watch” in German

“Watch” in German is gucken.

A person directs the eyes toward something visible and keeps watching it or checks it briefly.

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

Example sentences with gucken

Er guckt aus dem Fenster.

He is looking out the window.

Tips for using gucken

  • The phrase mal gucken means 'let's see' or 'we'll see', not simply 'look briefly', and is common in casual speech.

Other German words for “watch”

Ich sehe dem Kind zu.

I am watching the child.

Ich schaue dem Spiel zu.

I'm watching the game.

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