observe
intermediateB1/əbˈzɜːrv/ · ob-serve
To watch carefully, especially with attention to details.
Meanings
To watch carefully, especially with attention to details.
خاص طور پر تفصیلات پر توجہ کے ساتھ غور سے دیکھنا۔
مشاہدہ کرنا
mushahida karna
Common Collocations
- observe a phenomenon
- observe closely
- observe wildlife
Example Sentences
Scientists observe the stars every night.
سائنسدان ہر رات ستاروں کا مشاہدہ کرتے ہیں۔
Scientists har raat sitaron ka mushahida karte hain.
Please observe the rules during the exam.
براہ کرم امتحان کے دوران قواعد کا مشاہدہ کریں۔
Barah-e-karam imtihan ke doran qawaid ka mushahida karein.
He likes to observe the behavior of animals.
اسے جانوروں کے رویے کا مشاہدہ کرنا پسند ہے۔
Usay janwaron ke rawaiye ka mushahida karna pasand hai.
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💡 Memory Tip
Link 'observe' with 'I see' to remember that it involves watching.
Imagine someone quietly watching a bird in a tree.
✍️ Urdu Poetry
ہر اک بات پہ کہتے ہو تم کہ تو کیا ہے۔ تمہاری باتیں بھی ہم تو سُن رہے ہیں۔
Har ek baat pe kehte ho tum ke tu kya hai. Tumhari baatein bhi hum to sun rahe hain.
You say at every matter ‘what is this’. We too are listening to your words.
— Mirza Ghalib, Diwan-e-Ghalib
* Poetry attribution is AI-generated and may require verification.
🗣️ Urdu Proverb
دیکھنے میں ہی برکت ہے۔
Dekhne mein hi barakat hai.
There is benefit in observing.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Latin "observare" — to watch, pay attention to
First known use: 14th century
The term 'observe' has evolved from Latin, entering Middle English. Its use has expanded to cover various contexts including scientific observation and everyday watching.