A1 verb Neutral #140 am häufigsten

watch

/wɒtʃ/

To look at something for a period of time, especially something that is moving or changing. It implies paying attention to what is happening or waiting for something to occur.

Beispiele

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1

I like to watch TV every evening after work.

I like to watch TV every evening after work.

2

The security personnel will watch the entrance throughout the night.

The security personnel will watch the entrance throughout the night.

3

Watch me! I can jump really high.

Watch me! I can jump really high.

Wortfamilie

Nomen
watch
Verb
watch
Adverb
watchfully
Adjektiv
watchful
Verwandt
watcher
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Merkhilfe

Think of a 'watch' on your wrist; you use your eyes to 'watch' the time move on it.

Schnelles Quiz

Do you want to ___ a movie with me tonight?

Richtig!

Die richtige Antwort ist: watch

Beispiele

1

I like to watch TV every evening after work.

everyday

I like to watch TV every evening after work.

2

The security personnel will watch the entrance throughout the night.

formal

The security personnel will watch the entrance throughout the night.

3

Watch me! I can jump really high.

informal

Watch me! I can jump really high.

4

Scientists must watch the chemical reaction for any slight changes.

academic

Scientists must watch the chemical reaction for any slight changes.

5

We need to watch our competitors' pricing strategies closely.

business

We need to watch our competitors' pricing strategies closely.

Wortfamilie

Nomen
watch
Verb
watch
Adverb
watchfully
Adjektiv
watchful
Verwandt
watcher

Häufige Kollokationen

watch a movie to view a film from start to finish
watch television to look at programs on a TV screen
watch carefully to observe something with great attention
watch your weight to be careful about what you eat to avoid getting fat
watch a match to observe a sports game

Häufige Phrasen

Watch out!

Be careful; there is danger.

Keep a close watch

Monitor someone or something very strictly.

Watch your mouth

Be careful with what you are saying; don't be rude.

Wird oft verwechselt mit

watch vs see

'See' is often passive or a quick realization, while 'watch' is active and lasts for a duration.

watch vs look

'Look' is the direction of your eyes, but 'watch' implies following movement or action over time.

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Nutzungshinweise

Use 'watch' when the object is moving or changing, such as a sports game, a bird in flight, or a movie. Do not use it for static objects like paintings (use 'look at' instead).

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Häufige Fehler

Learners often say 'I see TV' when they should say 'I watch TV' because watching implies a continuous action.

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Merkhilfe

Think of a 'watch' on your wrist; you use your eyes to 'watch' the time move on it.

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Wortherkunft

Derived from the Old English 'wæccan', meaning to be awake or to keep guard.

Grammatikmuster

watch + object (e.g., watch a movie) watch + object + verb-ing (e.g., watch him playing) watch + question word (e.g., watch what happens)
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Kultureller Kontext

In many English-speaking cultures, 'watching the game' is a common social invitation for friends to gather.

Schnelles Quiz

Do you want to ___ a movie with me tonight?

Richtig!

Die richtige Antwort ist: watch

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