This is the 4205th most frequent German word.
beobachten
To observe or watch attentively.
The word 'beobachte' is used to describe the act of watching or observing attentively as an activity.
Ich beobachte die Vögel im Garten.
I observe the birds in the garden.
Here, 'beobachtete' refers to noticing or taking note of changes or patterns attentively.
Er beobachtete die Veränderungen in ihrem Verhalten.
He observed the changes in her behavior.
In this context, 'beobachten' illustrates the systematic activity of observation typically associated with science or research.