VERB
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 attentively or keep under observation(general)
a.to watch someone or something carefully, often for a period of time
Der Biologe beobachtet die Vögel im Wald.—The biologist observes the birds in the forest.
b.to monitor a situation or development
Die Polizei beobachtet die Lage sehr genau.—The police are observing the situation very closely.
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.
