This is the 2985th most frequent German word.
aufsicht
Supervision or oversight.
Here, 'Aufsicht' designates the responsibility or act of overseeing during the specified time or activity, namely the break.
Der Lehrer übernimmt die Aufsicht in der Pause.
The teacher takes over the supervision during the break.
In this sentence, 'Aufsicht' refers to the oversight or supervision provided by the staff or organization to ensure order and safety.
Die Aufsicht im Museum sorgt für die Sicherheit der Besucher.
The supervision in the museum ensures the safety of the visitors.
In this usage, 'Aufsicht' characterizes the responsibility or care provided by a person in charge of overseeing or taking care of someone.