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