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
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | die Überwachung | die Überwachungen |
| Genitive | der Überwachung | der Überwachungen |
| Dative | der Überwachung | den Überwachungen |
| Accusative | die Überwachung | die 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.
