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sehen

see

Meaning of sehen

mit den Augen wahrnehmen, betrachten

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German[ˈzeːən]
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sehen belongs to the topic "Top 300". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.

sehensee
kochencook
sich ändernchange
bindentie
folgenfollow
entfernenremove
sich anfühlenfeel

sehen synonyms

Related word breakdowns

What's the difference between sehen / ansehen / betrachten / beobachten / wahrnehmen / anschauen

🇩🇪German
sehen

To look, often briefly or in a directed way; a simple act of directing one's eyes.

A1Often

Er blickt aus dem Fenster.

Он смотрит в окно.

A
🇩🇪German
ansehen

To look at something; often with attention or on purpose.

A1Very Often

Wir sehen uns das Bild genau an.

Мы внимательно смотрим на картину.

B
🇩🇪German
betrachten

To observe or examine visually; more careful and longer than just looking.

A1Often

Die Touristen betrachten das alte Gebäude.

Туристы рассматривают старое здание.

🇩🇪German

To observe; looking carefully over time, often to follow or monitor something.

A1Often

Der Arzt beobachtet den Patienten.

Врач наблюдает за пациентом.

W
🇩🇪German
wahrnehmen

To perceive; can mean noticing with the senses, not only by sight.

A1Rarely

Ich nehme das Licht im Raum wahr.

Я ощущаю свет в комнате.

A
🇩🇪German
anschauen

To look at something; a very common everyday word, close to ansehen.

A1Very Often

Schau dir das bitte an.

Посмотри на это, пожалуйста.

A
🇩🇪German
ausmachen

To make out or discern; seeing something only after effort.

A1Often

In der Dunkelheit kann ich nichts ausmachen.

В темноте я ничего не могу разглядеть.

🇩🇪German

To discover or spot; often something new or previously unnoticed.

A1Often

Sie entdeckt einen Fehler im Text.

Она обнаруживает ошибку в тексте.

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sehen translation: see. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.

how to pronounce sehen

[ˈzeːən]

sehen translation

see

sehen transcription

[ˈzeːən]

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sehen meaning: what does it mean?

mit den Augen wahrnehmen, betrachten

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