die Videoüberwachung
Translation
video surveillance, CCTV
Examples
Die Videoüberwachung soll die Sicherheit erhöhen.
Video surveillance is supposed to increase security.
Dieser Bereich wird per Videoüberwachung geschützt.
This area is protected by video surveillance.
Grammar Patterns
((of sth.)) video surveillance of sth. The video surveillance of public spaces is controversial.
Similar Words
die Überwachung (surveillance), die Kontrolle (control)
Etymology
Composed of 'Video' + 'über' (over) + 'wachen' (to watch). Literally means 'over-watching with video'.
Memory Tips
Imagine a video camera 'watching over' ('überwachen') an area to remember the meaning.