Schéma d’usage :
make [an observation] about [something]
The police kept the suspect under close observation.
A rendőrség szoros megfigyelés alatt tartotta a gyanúsítottat.
Through careful observation, the scientist discovered a new insect species.
Gondos megfigyelés révén a tudós felfedezett egy új rovarfajt.
The teacher made an observation about the students' progress.
He remained under medical observation for 24 hours after the accident.
Observation of the birds revealed interesting patterns in their behavior.
Exemples pédagogiques
The doctor kept me under observation overnight.
Az orvos éjszakára bent tartott megfigyelésre.
We learned a lot from our observation of the stars.
Sokat tanultunk a csillagok megfigyeléséből.
Her observation of the children was very careful.
I made an observation about the weather.
They used a telescope for their observation.
Erreur fréquente :
Learners sometimes confuse 'observation' (the act of watching) with 'observance' (following a rule or tradition).
Sens
careful watching or noticing
Collocations
close observation
|under observation
|careful observation
|direct observation
|make an observation
Synonymes
watching (Less formal and more general; does not always imply detailed attention.)
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monitoring (Often used in technical or scientific contexts for continuous checking.)
Antonymes
neglect (Failure to notice or pay attention to something.)
Thèmes
science
|daily life
|communication
|education
|core_vocabulary
Définition
The act of looking at something carefully to learn about it.
The action or process of watching, monitoring, or paying close attention to something or someone.
Schéma d’usage :
make [an observation] about [something]
She made an interesting observation about the differences between the two paintings.
Érdekes észrevételt tett a két festmény közötti különbségekről.
His observations on modern politics are always insightful.
A modern politikával kapcsolatos észrevételei mindig éleslátók.
During the meeting, he offered several useful observations.
That was a sharp observation about her change in mood.
Exemples pédagogiques
He made an observation about my new haircut.
Megjegyzést tett az új frizurámra.
Her observation was short but true.
Az észrevétele rövid volt, de igaz.
I liked his observation about the movie.
She made an observation about the food.
Erreur fréquente :
Some learners confuse this sense with 'opinion'; 'observation' suggests it comes from noticing facts, not just personal preference.
Sens
remark based on noticing
Collocations
casual observation
|sharp observation
|interesting observation
|critical observation
Synonymes
comment (General term for spoken or written remarks; may not imply careful thought.)
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remark (Similar in meaning; often shorter or more spontaneous than 'observation'.)
Antonymes
silence (Not making any comment or remark.)
Thèmes
communication
|daily life
|education
|core_vocabulary
Définition
A comment you make after seeing or thinking about something.
A spoken or written comment that is based on something noticed or experienced.
Schéma d’usage :
in observation of [a law/custom]
The festival is held in observation of an ancient tradition.
A fesztivált egy ősi hagyományt követve rendezik meg.
The company acted in strict observation of safety regulations.
A vállalat a biztonsági előírások szigorú betartásával járt el.
In observation of the holiday, all offices will be closed.
Exemples pédagogiques
They stopped work in observation of the holiday.
Az ünnep tiszteletére leálltak a munkával.
We have to wear helmets in observation of safety rules.
A biztonsági szabályoknak megfelelően sisakot kell viselnünk.
The school closed in observation of the national day.
Erreur fréquente :
Learners may confuse this sense with 'observance', which is more common for this meaning; 'observation' in this sense is less frequent and more formal.
Sens
following a law or custom
Collocations
in observation of the law
|strict observation of rules
|religious observation
Synonymes
compliance (More formal; often used in legal or business contexts.)
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observance (Close synonym; often interchangeable but more common in formal writing.)
Antonymes
violation (Breaking a law or rule.)
Thèmes
law
|culture
|politics
|core_vocabulary
Définition
Doing what a law, rule, or custom says you must do.
The act of following or complying with a law, custom, tradition, or requirement.