관찰하다
To watch someone or something carefully and attentively over a period of time. This is often done to learn something or discover information.
Examples
3 of 5공원에서 새들을 관찰하는 것은 제 취미입니다.
Observing birds in the park is my hobby.
본 연구는 환자들의 회복 과정을 관찰한 결과를 바탕으로 합니다.
This study is based on the results of observing patients' recovery processes.
시장의 변화를 주의 깊게 관찰할 필요가 있습니다.
It is necessary to observe market changes carefully.
Word Family
Memory Tip
Think of a 'Gwan-Chal' (관찰) as a 'Grand-Check' of details.
Quick Quiz
과학 수업 시간에 우리는 개구리의 심장 박동을 ___.
Correct!
The correct answer is: 관찰했다
Examples
공원에서 새들을 관찰하는 것은 제 취미입니다.
everydayObserving birds in the park is my hobby.
본 연구는 환자들의 회복 과정을 관찰한 결과를 바탕으로 합니다.
academicThis study is based on the results of observing patients' recovery processes.
시장의 변화를 주의 깊게 관찰할 필요가 있습니다.
businessIt is necessary to observe market changes carefully.
현미경으로 세포의 분열을 관찰하십시오.
formalPlease observe the cell division through the microscope.
너 아까부터 저 사람 왜 그렇게 쳐다봐? 그냥 관찰하는 거야?
informalWhy have you been staring at that person? Are you just observing?
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
관찰 카메라
observation camera / CCTV
임상 관찰
clinical observation
관찰 일기
observation journal
Often Confused With
'관찰하다' is for detailed, scientific, or focused study, while '구경하다' is for sightseeing or casual looking.
Usage Notes
Frequently used in academic writing and scientific reports to describe the methodology of data collection.
Common Mistakes
Learners often use '보다' for everything; use '관찰하다' when the looking is systematic and intentional.
Memory Tip
Think of a 'Gwan-Chal' (관찰) as a 'Grand-Check' of details.
Word Origin
Derived from Sino-Korean 觀察 (관찰), meaning to see and investigate.
Grammar Patterns
Quick Quiz
과학 수업 시간에 우리는 개구리의 심장 박동을 ___.
Correct!
The correct answer is: 관찰했다
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