No. 3,039 in German
beobachter
Observer.
In a sentence
Der Beobachter sah das Ereignis genau.
The observer closely watched the event.
In this sentence, 'beobachter' refers to an individual who observes or watches carefully, depicting a role of observation in a singular event.
Als passiver Beobachter nahm sie am Gespräch teil.
She participated in the conversation as a passive observer.
Here, 'beobachter' denotes someone who takes a passive, non-intrusive role, showing the term's flexibility to describe different levels of engagement.
Das Radargerät funktioniert wie ein Beobachter am Himmel.
The radar device functions like an observer in the sky.
In this context, 'beobachter' is used metaphorically to describe a machine's function, expanding its use beyond human roles.
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