die Überwachung
Translation
surveillance, monitoring, supervision
Examples
Die Überwachung des Verkehrs ist wichtig.
The monitoring of traffic is important.
Videoüberwachung schreckt Diebe ab.
Video surveillance deters thieves.
Grammar Patterns
the surveillance/monitoring ((of sth.)) The surveillance of the borders was tightened.
Similar Words
Synonyms: die Kontrolle (control), die Beobachtung (observation)
Etymology
Formed from the verb 'überwachen' (to monitor) plus the suffix '-ung', which creates a noun.
Memory Tips
In German, adding '-ung' to a verb stem often creates a feminine noun for the action itself, like 'monitoring' from 'to monitor'.