Zusehen Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Zusehen" is used as verb with the meaning of "to watch", "to look on" or "to observe".

Essential properties of "zusehen"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

  • Infinitive: zusehen
  • Simple past: sah zu
  • Participle: zugesehen

See full conjugation of zusehen

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Note: These properties are not absolute. A transitive verb can be used intransitively and vice versa depending on context, and many verbs can be used reflexively even though they are not primarily reflexive.

Meanings of "zusehen" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To observe or watch attentively without intervening"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Er konnte nur zusehen, wie das Haus abbrannte.He could only watch as the house burned down.
  2. Die Kinder sahen dem Straßenkünstler interessiert zu.The children watched the street artist with interest.
  3. Wir sahen vom Balkon aus zu, wie die Parade vorbeizog.We watched from the balcony as the parade passed by.

2.) "To ensure something happens"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Sieh zu, dass du pünktlich kommst!Make sure you come on time!
  2. Wir müssen zusehen, dass wir genug Vorräte für den Winter haben.We must make sure we have enough supplies for the winter.
  3. Sie sah zu, dass alle Gäste ein Getränk bekamen.She made sure all guests got a drink.
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