beaufsichtigen
Translation
to supervise, to oversee, to monitor, to invigilate
Examples
Die Lehrerin beaufsichtigt die Kinder auf dem Spielplatz.
The teacher is supervising the children in the playground.
Er muss die Bauarbeiten beaufsichtigen.
He has to oversee the construction work.
Grammar Patterns
((j-n/et4)) to supervise (sb./sth.) The manager beaufsichtigt the new employees.
Similar Words
überwachen (to monitor), kontrollieren (to control)
Etymology
From the prefix 'be-' (acting upon) and 'Aufsicht' (supervision). 'Aufsicht' itself comes from 'auf' (on) + 'Sicht' (sight), so it literally means 'to keep sight on something'.
Memory Tips
Think of 'be-on-sighting' someone or something, like a supervisor keeping an eye on the work.