observe
gb/əbzˈɚv/ us/əbzˈɚv/
B1
Inggeris
~ 1400
megfigyel, figyel, észrevesz, észlel, betart, megtart, tiszteletben tart, megjegyez
KATA KERJA
B1
1
Corak penggunaan:
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.
Contoh untuk pelajar
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.
Kesilapan biasa:
Learners sometimes confuse 'observe' with 'look at'. 'Look at' can be casual, while 'observe' suggests paying attention to details or studying something.
Maksud
Watch closely to notice details
Kolokasi
observe closely
|observe carefully
|observe the behavior
Sinonim
watch (More general; can be less formal or less detailed observation.)
|
monitor (Implies continuous or systematic observation, often over time.)
Antonim
ignore (Not pay attention to something or someone.)
Tema
daily life
|science
|work
|core_vocabulary
Definisi
To look at something carefully to see what is happening.
To watch someone or something carefully, especially to notice or study details.
KATA KERJA
B1
2
Corak penggunaan:
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.
Contoh untuk pelajar
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.
Kesilapan biasa:
Learners may overuse 'see' instead of 'observe' when they mean to say they noticed something specific or important.
Maksud
Notice or perceive something
Kolokasi
observe that
|observe a change
|observe a difference
Sinonim
notice (More common and informal; simply becoming aware of something.)
|
perceive (More formal and can include senses beyond sight.)
Antonim
overlook (Fail to notice something.)
Tema
daily life
|core_vocabulary
Definisi
To see or notice something.
To become aware of something through careful noticing, often without intentional study.
KATA KERJA
B2
FORMAL
3
Corak penggunaan:
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.
Contoh untuk pelajar
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.
Kesilapan biasa:
Learners may confuse this with 'celebrate' when talking about holidays. 'Observe' means to follow traditions or customs, not necessarily to have fun.
Maksud
Follow a law or custom
Kolokasi
observe the law
|observe tradition
|observe protocol
Sinonim
comply with (Formal; stresses meeting requirements of rules or laws.)
|
follow (More general and less formal than 'observe'.)
Antonim
break (Fail to follow a law, rule, or custom.)
Tema
law
|culture
|core_vocabulary
Definisi
To do what a law, rule, or custom says you must do.
To obey or act according to a law, custom, tradition, or rule.
KATA KERJA
B2
FORMAL
4
megjegyez
B1
Corak penggunaan:
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.
Contoh untuk pelajar
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.
Kesilapan biasa:
Learners sometimes use 'say' instead of 'observe' in formal contexts. 'Observe' here is more formal and often used in reporting speech in writing.
Maksud
Make a remark about something noticed
Kolokasi
observe wryly
|observe drily
|observe politely
Sinonim
remark (Neutral; simply making a comment.)
|
note (Often used for making factual observations.)
Antonim
withhold comment (Not make any comment about what was noticed.)
Tema
communication
|core_vocabulary
Definisi
To say something about what you see or know.
To make a statement about something you have noticed.
Tatabahasa
Bentuk kamus
observe
IPA
GB/əbzˈɚv/
US/əbzˈɚv/
Suku kata dan tekanan
ob - serve (2 suku kata)
Stress on 2nd syllable (serve)
Bentuk kata
Verb
- Base: observe
- 3rd Person Singular: observes
- Present Participle: observing
- Past: observed
Keluarga kata
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
Ungkapan
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.
Contoh
- 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.
Contoh
- 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.
Contoh
- Please observe the rules while using the library.
- Drivers must observe the rules of the road at all times.