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observe in Dutch

observe in Dutch is opmerken, volgen, observeren — observe means to watch someone or something carefully.

observe in Dutch

opmerken
verb
(transitive) To take note of and celebrate (a holiday or similar occurrence), to keep; to follow (a type of time or calendar reckoning).
volgen
verb
(transitive) To take note of and celebrate (a holiday or similar occurrence), to keep; to follow (a type of time or calendar reckoning).
observeren
verb
(transitive) To take note of and celebrate (a holiday or similar occurrence), to keep; to follow (a type of time or calendar reckoning).
respecteren
verb
(transitive) To take note of and celebrate (a holiday or similar occurrence), to keep; to follow (a type of time or calendar reckoning).
in acht nemen
verb
(transitive) To take note of and celebrate (a holiday or similar occurrence), to keep; to follow (a type of time or calendar reckoning).

What does "observe" mean?

  1. verb To watch someone or something carefully.
    "Scientists observed the animals' behaviour for months."
  2. verb To follow or comply with a rule, custom, or celebration.
    "Many families observe the holiday with a traditional meal."
  3. verb To make a remark or comment.
    ""You look tired," he observed."

observe in a sentence

  • Scientists observed the animals' behaviour for months.
  • She observed him closely as he explained his plan.
  • Many families observe the holiday with a traditional meal.
  • "You look tired," he observed.

Similar words in Dutch

Common Dutch translations

Frequently asked questions

What is "observe" in Dutch?

"observe" in Dutch is opmerken, volgen, observeren. observe means: To watch someone or something carefully.

How do you use "observe" in a sentence?

Example: "Scientists observed the animals' behaviour for months." In Dutch, "observe" is opmerken, volgen, observeren.

Are there other ways to say "observe" in Dutch?

Yes — Dutch has 5 translations listed for "observe": opmerken, volgen, observeren, respecteren, in acht nemen.

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