beobachtend
Translation
observing, watching, observant
Examples
Der beobachtende Detektiv notierte alles.
The observing detective noted everything.
Sie saß beobachtend in der Ecke.
She sat observing in the corner.
Grammar Patterns
((as an adjective before a noun)) used as an adjective before a noun. An observing neighbor called the police.
((as an adverb)) used as an adverb. He nodded observantly.
Similar Words
zusehend, schauend; Antonyms: teilnehmend, agierend
Etymology
Present participle of the verb 'beobachten' (to observe). The '-end' suffix is equivalent to the English '-ing', indicating an ongoing action.
Memory Tips
This describes the act of observing in progress. It corresponds directly to the English 'observing'.