Verb

betrachten

Translation

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

Er betrachtet das Gemälde aufmerksam.

He looks at the painting attentively.

Ich betrachte dies als eine große Ehre.

I consider this a great honour.

Wir müssen die Situation objektiv betrachten.

We must consider the situation objectively.

((sth.)) ((as sth.)) to regard sth. as sth. I regard him as a friend.

((sth.)) to look at/consider sth. He is looking at the painting.

ansehen (to look at), anschauen (to watch), überlegen (to consider), erwägen (to weigh up)

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

Think of 'be-tracking' something with your eyes or your mind, giving it careful attention.