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 watch or observe a person, group, or activity for control, security, or protection(surveillance, supervision)
a.to monitor closely, often for security
Die Polizei überwacht den Bahnhof rund um die Uhr.—The police monitor the train station around the clock.
b.to supervise or control processes or systems
Die Produktion in der Fabrik wird ständig überwacht.—Production in the factory is constantly supervised.
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.
