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