an|sehen
Translation
looked at, watched, regarded, respected
Examples
Ich habe mir gestern einen Film angesehen.
I watched a movie yesterday.
Sieh mich bitte an!
Please look at me!
Er wird als Experte angesehen.
He is regarded as an expert.
Man sieht ihm die Müdigkeit an.
You can see that he is tired.
Grammar Patterns
((sich3)) ((sth.acc)) to watch sth. (for oneself) I'm watching the new movie.
((sb.acc/sth.acc)) to look at sb./sth. He is looking at the picture.
((sb.acc/sth.acc)) ((als sth.acc)) to regard sb./sth. as sth. I regard him as my friend.
((sb.dat)) ((sth.acc)) to be able to see sth. on sb. You can see the joy on her face.
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Etymology
From 'an-' (at) + 'sehen' (to see). Literally 'to see at' or 'to look at'.
Memory Tips
The prefix 'an-' often indicates direction toward something. So, 'an-sehen' is directing your sight 'at' something.