No. 15,817 in German
überwachen
To monitor or supervise.
In a sentence
Ich überwache die Sicherheitskameras während meiner Schicht.
I monitor the security cameras during my shift.
In this sentence, 'überwachen' is used to describe actively observing or supervising certain equipment or systems, in this case, security cameras.
Die Polizei überwacht den Verkehr während der Veranstaltung.
The police monitor the traffic during the event.
Here, 'überwachen' refers to the act of supervising or controlling the flow and safety-related aspects of traffic by an authority, represented by the police.
Der Lehrer überwacht die Schüler bei der Prüfung.
The teacher monitors the students during the exam.
In this example, 'überwachen' is used to signify oversight or supervision to ensure adherence to rules or proper conduct, specifically during an examination setting.
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