observe
gb/əbzˈɚv/ us/əbzˈɚv/
B1
الإنجليزية
~ 1400
megfigyel, figyel, észrevesz, észlel, betart, megtart, tiszteletben tart, megjegyez
فعل
B1
1
نمط الاستخدام:
to observe [someone/something]
The teacher observed the students during the exam.
A tanár figyelte a diákokat a vizsga alatt.
Scientists observed the birds in their natural habitat.
A tudósok megfigyelték a madarakat természetes élőhelyükön.
He observed her reaction to the news.
We observed the workers as they repaired the road.
أمثلة للمتعلّمين
I observed the cat playing.
Megfigyeltem, ahogy a macska játszik.
She observed the children in the park.
Megfigyelte a gyerekeket a parkban.
We observed the stars at night.
خطأ شائع:
Learners sometimes confuse 'observe' with 'look at'. 'Look at' can be casual, while 'observe' suggests paying attention to details or studying something.
المعنى
Watch closely to notice details
المتلازمات اللفظية
observe closely
|observe carefully
|observe the behavior
المرادفات
watch (More general; can be less formal or less detailed observation.)
|
monitor (Implies continuous or systematic observation, often over time.)
الأضداد
ignore (Not pay attention to something or someone.)
الموضوعات
daily life
|science
|work
|core_vocabulary
التعريف
To look at something carefully to see what is happening.
To watch someone or something carefully, especially to notice or study details.
فعل
B1
2
نمط الاستخدام:
to observe that [clause]
She observed that he seemed tired.
Észrevette, hogy a férfi fáradtnak tűnik.
I observed a slight change in his tone.
Észrevettem egy apró változást a hangnemében.
They observed no signs of damage.
We observed that the lights were off.
أمثلة للمتعلّمين
I observed that she was sad.
Észrevettem, hogy szomorú.
He observed a bird on the tree.
Észrevett egy madarat a fán.
We observed no cars on the street.
خطأ شائع:
Learners may overuse 'see' instead of 'observe' when they mean to say they noticed something specific or important.
المعنى
Notice or perceive something
المتلازمات اللفظية
observe that
|observe a change
|observe a difference
المرادفات
notice (More common and informal; simply becoming aware of something.)
|
perceive (More formal and can include senses beyond sight.)
الأضداد
overlook (Fail to notice something.)
الموضوعات
daily life
|core_vocabulary
التعريف
To see or notice something.
To become aware of something through careful noticing, often without intentional study.
فعل
B2
FORMAL
3
نمط الاستخدام:
to observe [a law/rule/custom]
Citizens are expected to observe the law.
Az állampolgároktól elvárják, hogy betartsák a törvényeket.
They observe local customs when traveling abroad.
Amikor külföldre utaznak, tiszteletben tartják a helyi szokásokat.
The ceremony will observe strict protocol.
We must observe all safety regulations.
أمثلة للمتعلّمين
We observe the school rules.
Betartjuk az iskolai szabályokat.
They observe the holiday every year.
Minden évben megtartják ezt az ünnepet.
You must observe safety rules here.
خطأ شائع:
Learners may confuse this with 'celebrate' when talking about holidays. 'Observe' means to follow traditions or customs, not necessarily to have fun.
المعنى
Follow a law or custom
المتلازمات اللفظية
observe the law
|observe tradition
|observe protocol
المرادفات
comply with (Formal; stresses meeting requirements of rules or laws.)
|
follow (More general and less formal than 'observe'.)
الأضداد
break (Fail to follow a law, rule, or custom.)
الموضوعات
law
|culture
|core_vocabulary
التعريف
To do what a law, rule, or custom says you must do.
To obey or act according to a law, custom, tradition, or rule.
فعل
B2
FORMAL
4
megjegyez
B1
نمط الاستخدام:
to observe that [clause]
She observed that the weather was unusually warm for October.
Megjegyezte, hogy októberhez képest szokatlanul meleg volt az idő.
He observed dryly that nothing had changed.
Szárazon megjegyezte, hogy semmi sem változott.
The judge observed that the witness seemed nervous.
أمثلة للمتعلّمين
He observed that it was raining.
Megjegyezte, hogy esik az eső.
She observed that he looked tired.
Megjegyezte, hogy a férfi fáradtnak látszik.
They observed that no one was there.
خطأ شائع:
Learners sometimes use 'say' instead of 'observe' in formal contexts. 'Observe' here is more formal and often used in reporting speech in writing.
المعنى
Make a remark about something noticed
المتلازمات اللفظية
observe wryly
|observe drily
|observe politely
المرادفات
remark (Neutral; simply making a comment.)
|
note (Often used for making factual observations.)
الأضداد
withhold comment (Not make any comment about what was noticed.)
الموضوعات
communication
|core_vocabulary
التعريف
To say something about what you see or know.
To make a statement about something you have noticed.
القواعد
الصيغة المعجمية
observe
IPA
GB/əbzˈɚv/
US/əbzˈɚv/
المقاطع والنبر
ob - serve (٢ مقاطع)
Stress on 2nd syllable (serve)
تصريفات الكلمة
Verb
- Base: observe
- 3rd Person Singular: observes
- Present Participle: observing
- Past: observed
عائلة الكلمة
Forms
observes
verb
observing
verb
observed
verb
Core family
observation
noun B1
observer
noun B1
Related words
observant
adjective
observable
adjective B2
Negative and opposite forms
unobserved
adjective
unobservant
adjective
Advanced or less common
التعبيرات
observe a holiday
1/əbzˈɚv ə hˈɑlɪdˌeɪ/
fixed phrase
Celebrate or mark a holiday according to tradition
To take part in activities or customs for a holiday.
أمثلة
- Many countries observe Independence Day with fireworks.
- They observe the holiday with a family meal every year.
observe silence
2/əbzˈɚv sˈaɪləns/
fixed phrase
formal
Remain silent for a set time
To stay completely quiet for a period of time, usually to show respect or remember someone.
أمثلة
- The crowd observed silence in memory of the victims.
- We will observe silence for two minutes at noon.
observe the rules
3/əbzˈɚv ðə ɹˈulz/
fixed phrase
Follow established rules or guidelines
To do what the rules say you must do.
أمثلة
- Please observe the rules while using the library.
- Drivers must observe the rules of the road at all times.