die Beobachtung
Translation
observation, surveillance, monitoring, watch
Examples
Seine Beobachtung war sehr genau.
His observation was very accurate.
Die Polizei stellt das Haus unter Beobachtung.
The police are putting the house under surveillance.
Die Beobachtung der Sterne ist sein Hobby.
The observation of the stars is his hobby.
Grammar Patterns
the observation ((of sth.)) the observation of sth. The observation of birds is fascinating.
to be under observation to be under observation The patient is under constant observation.
Similar Words
Synonyms: perception, surveillance; Antonyms: ignorance, inattention
Etymology
From the verb 'beobachten' (to observe). Prefix 'be-' + 'Acht' (attention) + '-en'. The suffix '-ung' forms feminine nouns.
Memory Tips
Think of 'be-acht-ung' as 'being on watch/attention'. The '-ung' suffix always makes the noun feminine ('die').