NOUN

Überwachung/yːbɐˈvaxʊŋ/monitoring; surveillance; supervision

Überwachung is a German noun that means monitoring, surveillance, or supervision. It is pronounced /yːbɐˈvaxʊŋ/. As a noun it takes the article "die", with the plural form "Überwachungen".

Definitions

1.continuous observation or supervision of an activity, place, or person(general)

a.monitoring or controlling for safety or compliance

Die Überwachung des Patienten erfolgt rund um die Uhr.The patient is monitored around the clock.

b.systematic surveillance for security reasons

Zur Sicherheit gibt es eine Videoüberwachung im Bahnhof.For safety, there is video surveillance in the station.

Declension

Genderfeminine

SingularPlural
Nominativedie Überwachungdie Überwachungen
Genitiveder Überwachungder Überwachungen
Dativeder Überwachungden Überwachungen
Accusativedie Überwachungdie Überwachungen

Frequently asked questions

What does "Überwachung" mean in English?
"Überwachung" means monitoring, surveillance, or supervision. It is a German noun.
How do you pronounce "Überwachung"?
"Überwachung" is pronounced /yːbɐˈvaxʊŋ/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
Is "Überwachung" der, die, or das?
"Überwachung" is a feminine noun, so it takes the article "die".
What is the plural of "Überwachung"?
The plural of "Überwachung" is "Überwachungen".
What part of speech is "Überwachung"?
"Überwachung" is a noun in German.

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