betrachten
Translation
to consider, to regard, to view, to look at
Examples
Wir betrachten die Sterne am Himmel.
We look at the stars in the sky.
Man muss das Problem von allen Seiten betrachten.
One must consider the problem from all sides.
Ich betrachte ihn als meinen besten Freund.
I consider him my best friend.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) ((as sth./adj.)) to regard sth. as sth./adj. I regard this as a good opportunity.
((sth.)) to look at, to view sth. We are viewing the painting on the wall.
Similar Words
Synonyms: ansehen, anschauen, erwägen; Antonyms: ignorieren, übersehen
Etymology
Composed of the prefix 'be-' (which often makes verbs transitive) and 'trachten' (to strive for). This implies directing one's efforts or attention towards something.
Memory Tips
Imagine you are 'tracking' an object with your eyes to 'betrachten' it carefully.