aufpassen — meaning in English
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English meaning
Senses
aufpassen is used for these senses in English:
- keep an eye on (idiomatic) To watch and pay attention to, in case of misbehaviour or mishap.
- look out (intransitive, idiom) To be vigilant and aware often as an imperative to alert a person to danger.
- mind (chiefly, in the imperative) To pay attention or heed to so as to obey; hence to obey; to make sure, to take care (that). [from 17th c.]
- mind To look after, to take care of, especially for a short period of time. [from 17th c.]
- monitor (transitive) To watch over; to guard.
- pay attention (idiomatic, intransitive) To attend; to be attentive; to focus one's attention.
- take care (intransitive) To be cautious, careful or prudent.
- watch (transitive) To be wary or cautious of.
mind — full definition
- noun The part of a person responsible for thought, awareness, memory, and reasoning.
- noun An opinion, intention, or attitude.
- verb To be bothered by or object to something.
- verb To look after or take care of someone or something briefly.
- verb To be careful about something, or to pay attention to it.
monitor — full definition
- noun A screen used to display output from a computer or other device.
- noun A person or device that watches over something to check on its condition or progress.
- verb To watch or check something regularly over time.