schauen
Translation
to look, to watch, to see
Examples
Schau mal, was ich gefunden habe!
Look what I've found!
Wir schauen am Abend einen Film.
We're watching a movie in the evening.
Ich muss schauen, ob ich Zeit habe.
I have to see if I have time.
Grammar Patterns
((auf+4)) to look at (sth.) He is looking at the clock.
((nach+3)) to check on (sb./sth.) Can you check on the children?
((aus+3)) to look out of (sth.) She is looking out of the window.
((sth.)) to watch (sth. like a movie) We are watching a movie.
Similar Words
Synonyms: gucken, sehen, blicken
Etymology
From Old High German 'scouwōn'. Cognate with English 'to show', the meaning shifted from 'cause to see' to 'to see/look'.
Memory Tips
Sounds like 'show-en'. When you 'show' someone something, you ask them to 'schauen' (look).