German Conversation · Level 22
89 words
German word
schauen
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈʃaʊ̯ən/
Meaning
- verblook
Example
Wir schauen heute einen Film.
We are watching a movie today.
More examples
Während der Pause schauen die Kinder aus dem Fenster.
During the break, the children are looking out the window.
Core concept
A gaze deliberately directed at something, either briefly or long enough to watch it.
Common phrases
mal schauen
take a quick look
auf die Uhr schauen
look at the clock
aus dem Fenster schauen
look out the window
Similar words
sehen: The ability to perceive a person or thing visually.
gucken: A quick, casual look at something.
anschauen: Focused attention on something to take in its appearance clearly.
blicken: A short glance directed at something.
Definition in German
Etwas anschauen oder hinschauen; im alltäglichen Sprachgebrauch häufig und in der reflexiven Form 'sich etwas anschauen' für das bewusste Genießen verwendet.
Word origin
Schauen is an inherited Germanic verb recorded in Middle High German as schouwen, with the basic sense of looking at something.
Usage tips
- Unlike sehen, schauen usually presents looking as an intentional act, while sich etwas anschauen often emphasizes sustained attention to it.