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zusehen
German → American English
American English
watch
to watch; to observe an action or event
Ich sehe dir beim Kochen zu. — I watch you cook.Zusehen is often used with a dative object or in the fixed phrase jemandem zusehen: it means to watch someone doing something, not just to look at something in general.
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Frequently asked questions
What does "zusehen" mean in English?
"Zusehen" means "to watch," especially to watch someone or something happen.
What is the difference between "zusehen" and "anschauen"?
"Zusehen" often means to watch an event or someone doing something, while "anschauen" is more like to look at or watch something closely.
How do you use "zusehen" in a sentence?
You can say: "Ich sehe ihm beim Arbeiten zu." = "I watch him working."
Is "zusehen" separable?
Yes, in many forms it appears as "zu sehen" or in the separable form "zusehen" depending on the sentence structure.