VERB
überwachen/ˌyːbɐˈvaxn̩/to monitor; to supervise; to watch (over)
überwachen is a German verb that means to monitor, to supervise, or to watch (over). It is pronounced /ˌyːbɐˈvaxn̩/. In conjugation, the simple past is "überwachte" and the past participle is "überwacht".
Definitions
1.to observe or supervise carefully, especially to ensure safety or compliance(security, surveillance)
a.to monitor or watch closely to prevent harm or ensure order
Die Polizei überwacht das Gelände rund um die Uhr.—The police monitor the area around the clock.
2.to supervise or control a process or person to ensure proper functioning(work, processes)
a.to supervise ongoing work or processes
Die Ingenieurin überwacht die Produktion in der Fabrik.—The engineer supervises production in the factory.
Conjugation
| Infinitive | überwachen |
|---|---|
| Present (ich) | überwache |
| Present (du) | überwachst |
| Present (er/sie/es) | überwacht |
| Preterite (ich) | überwachte |
| Participle II | überwacht |
| Konjunktiv II (ich) | überwachte |
| Imperative (singular) | überwache |
| Imperative (plural) | überwacht |
| Auxiliary | haben |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "überwachen" mean in English?
- "überwachen" means to monitor, to supervise, or to watch (over). It is a German verb.
- How do you pronounce "überwachen"?
- "überwachen" is pronounced /ˌyːbɐˈvaxn̩/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What is the past participle of "überwachen"?
- The past participle (Partizip II) of "überwachen" is "überwacht", used with the auxiliary "haben".
- What is the simple past of "überwachen"?
- In the simple past (Präteritum), "überwachen" becomes "überwachte" in the first person singular.
- What part of speech is "überwachen"?
- "überwachen" is a verb in German.
