VERB

anschauen/ˈanˌʃaʊ̯ən/to look at; to watch

anschauen is a German verb that means to look at or to watch. It is pronounced /ˈanˌʃaʊ̯ən/. In conjugation, the simple past is "schaute an" and the past participle is "angeschaut".

Definitions

1.to direct one's gaze at something or someone(perception, observation)

a.to look at (with the eyes, intentionally)

Sie schaut den Film an.She is watching the movie.

b.to examine visually, to inspect

Kannst du dir bitte meine Hausaufgaben anschauen?Can you please take a look at my homework?

Conjugation

Infinitiveanschauen
Present (ich)schaue an
Present (du)schaust an
Present (er/sie/es)schaut an
Preterite (ich)schaute an
Participle IIangeschaut
Konjunktiv II (ich)schaute an
Imperative (singular)schau an
Imperative (plural)schaut an
Auxiliaryhaben

Frequently asked questions

What does "anschauen" mean in English?
"anschauen" means to look at or to watch. It is a German verb.
How do you pronounce "anschauen"?
"anschauen" is pronounced /ˈanˌʃaʊ̯ən/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
What is the past participle of "anschauen"?
The past participle (Partizip II) of "anschauen" is "angeschaut", used with the auxiliary "haben".
What is the simple past of "anschauen"?
In the simple past (Präteritum), "anschauen" becomes "schaute an" in the first person singular.
What part of speech is "anschauen"?
"anschauen" is a verb in German.

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