beobachten/bəˈʔoːbaxtn̩/to observe; to watch; to monitor
beobachten is a German verb that means to observe, to watch, or to monitor. It is pronounced /bəˈʔoːbaxtn̩/. In conjugation, the simple past is "beobachtete" and the past participle is "beobachtet".
Definitions
1.to observe something or someone attentively(general)
a.to watch a process, person, or object carefully over time
Die Lehrerin beobachtet die Schüler während der Klausur.—The teacher observes the students during the exam.
b.to notice or perceive something through observation
Ich habe beobachtet, dass er heute besonders ruhig war.—I noticed that he was especially quiet today.
2.to monitor developments, phenomena, or situations over time(science/monitoring)
a.to keep track of changes for scientific or analytical purposes
Die Forscher beobachten das Wetter jeden Tag.—The researchers monitor the weather every day.
Conjugation
| Infinitive | beobachten |
|---|---|
| Present (ich) | beobachte |
| Present (du) | beobachtest |
| Present (er/sie/es) | beobachtet |
| Preterite (ich) | beobachtete |
| Participle II | beobachtet |
| Konjunktiv II (ich) | beobachtete |
| Imperative (singular) | beobachte |
| Imperative (plural) | beobachtet |
| Auxiliary | haben |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "beobachten" mean in English?
- "beobachten" means to observe, to watch, or to monitor. It is a German verb.
- How do you pronounce "beobachten"?
- "beobachten" is pronounced /bəˈʔoːbaxtn̩/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What is the past participle of "beobachten"?
- The past participle (Partizip II) of "beobachten" is "beobachtet", used with the auxiliary "haben".
- What is the simple past of "beobachten"?
- In the simple past (Präteritum), "beobachten" becomes "beobachtete" in the first person singular.
- What part of speech is "beobachten"?
- "beobachten" is a verb in German.
