die Überwachung
Translation
surveillance, monitoring, supervision
Examples
Die Überwachung des Verkehrs ist wichtig.
The monitoring of traffic is important.
Videoüberwachung schreckt Diebe ab.
Video surveillance deters thieves.
Grammar Patterns
the surveillance/monitoring ((of sth.)) The surveillance of the borders was tightened.
Similar Words
Synonyms: die Kontrolle (control), die Beobachtung (observation)
Etymology
Derived from the verb 'überwachen' (to monitor) by adding the noun-forming suffix '-ung'.
Memory Tips
The suffix '-ung' in German often corresponds to '-ing' or '-tion' in English, turning a verb into a noun representing the action or result.