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