German word

Beobachtung

Pronunciation

IPA/bəˈoːbaxtʊŋ/

Meaning

  • feminine nounobservation

Example

Seine Beobachtungen sind wichtig.

His observations are important.

Illustration for Beobachtung (observation)

More examples

Die Schlussfolgerung beruht auf Beobachtungen.

The conclusion is based on observations.

Core concept

A watchful record of what happens, whether as ongoing monitoring or as a resulting finding.

Common phrases

  • eine Beobachtung machen

    make an observation

  • auf Beobachtungen beruhen

    be based on observations

Similar words

Sehen: The act of simply seeing what comes into view.
Blick: A brief glance or momentary direction of the eyes.
Bemerkung: A brief remark or comment made in speech or writing.
Feststellung: A fact or condition established through observation or inquiry.

Definition in German

Beobachtung bedeutet das sorgfältige Beobachten und Feststellen von Sachverhalten oder Veränderungen.

Word origin

Beobachtung developed from beobachten, a be- derivative of achten, while -ung forms a noun for an action or its result.

Usage tips

  • In unter Beobachtung stehen, the noun refers to being monitored or kept under observation.

Other meanings

  • monitoringnoun
  • findingnoun

Opposites

  • Unaufmerksamkeitinattentionnoun
  • Übersehenoversightnoun

Related words

  • beobachtenobserveverb
  • beobachtbarobservableadjective

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