ab|schauen
Translation
to copy, to crib, to peek at, to learn from by observing
Examples
Er hat die Lösung vom Nachbarn abgeschaut.
He copied the solution from his neighbor.
Man kann sich viel von den Profis abschauen.
You can learn a lot from the professionals.
Grammar Patterns
((et4)) ((von+3)) to copy (sth.) from (sb.) He copied the homework from me.
sich ((et4)) ((bei/von+3)) to learn (sth.) from (sb.) by watching I learned that trick from you.
Similar Words
Synonyms: kopieren, nachmachen, abgucken
Etymology
From 'ab-' (off, from) and 'schauen' (to look). Literally 'to look off of' someone else's work.
Memory Tips
Imagine looking 'ab' (away) from your own paper and 'schauen' (looking) at someone else's to copy it.