Verb

betrachten

Translation

to consider, to regard, to view, to look at

Wir betrachten die Sterne am Himmel.

We look at the stars in the sky.

Man muss das Problem von allen Seiten betrachten.

One must consider the problem from all sides.

Ich betrachte ihn als meinen besten Freund.

I consider him my best friend.

((sth.)) ((as sth./adj.)) to regard sth. as sth./adj. I regard this as a good opportunity.

((sth.)) to look at, to view sth. We are viewing the painting on the wall.

Synonyms: ansehen, anschauen, erwägen; Antonyms: ignorieren, übersehen

From the prefix 'be-' (making a verb transitive) and 'trachten' (to strive, aim). Literally, to direct one's aim or gaze at something.

Think of 'be-tracking' something with your eyes or your mind. You are closely following it to understand it.