The German verb "beobachten" means "to observe" in English. It is a regular verb. Below you'll find the complete conjugation tables for "beobachten" across all 7 tenses. New to German verbs? Start with the German verb guide.
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How to Conjugate "beobachten" in the Present Tense
Präsens Actions happening now or regularly| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| ich | I | beobachte |
| du | you (informal) | beobachtest |
| er/sie/es | he/she/it | beobachtet |
| wir | we | beobachten |
| ihr | you all (informal) | beobachtet |
| sie/Sie | they/you (formal) | beobachten |
Er beobachtet den Verkehr.
He is observing the traffic.
How to Conjugate "beobachten" in the Simple Past Tense
Präteritum Completed actions in the past (written/formal)| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| ich | I | beobachtete |
| du | you (informal) | beobachtetest |
| er/sie/es | he/she/it | beobachtete |
| wir | we | beobachteten |
| ihr | you all (informal) | beobachtetet |
| sie/Sie | they/you (formal) | beobachteten |
Er beobachtete das Wetter heute.
He observed the weather today.
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Perfekt Completed actions (spoken German)| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| ich | I | habe beobachtet |
| du | you (informal) | hast beobachtet |
| er/sie/es | he/she/it | hat beobachtet |
| wir | we | haben beobachtet |
| ihr | you all (informal) | habt beobachtet |
| sie/Sie | they/you (formal) | haben beobachtet |
Sie hat das Wetter beobachtet.
She has observed the weather.
How to Conjugate "beobachten" in the Past Perfect Tense
Plusquamperfekt Actions completed before another past action| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| ich | I | hatte beobachtet |
| du | you (informal) | hattest beobachtet |
| er/sie/es | he/she/it | hatte beobachtet |
| wir | we | hatten beobachtet |
| ihr | you all (informal) | hattet beobachtet |
| sie/Sie | they/you (formal) | hatten beobachtet |
Er hatte das Spiel beobachtet.
He had observed the game.
How to Conjugate "beobachten" in the Future Tense
Futur I Actions that will happen| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| ich | I | werde beobachten |
| du | you (informal) | wirst beobachten |
| er/sie/es | he/she/it | wird beobachten |
| wir | we | werden beobachten |
| ihr | you all (informal) | werdet beobachten |
| sie/Sie | they/you (formal) | werden beobachten |
Er wird die Sterne beobachten.
He will observe the stars.
How to Conjugate "beobachten" in the Subjunctive I Tense
Konjunktiv I Indirect speech and formal requests| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| ich | I | beobachte |
| du | you (informal) | beobachtest |
| er/sie/es | he/she/it | beobachte |
| wir | we | beobachten |
| ihr | you all (informal) | beobachtet |
| sie/Sie | they/you (formal) | beobachten |
Er sagt, er beobachte den Vogel.
He says that he observes the bird.
How to Conjugate "beobachten" in the Subjunctive II Tense
Konjunktiv II Hypothetical situations and polite requests| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| ich | I | beobachtete |
| du | you (informal) | beobachtetest |
| er/sie/es | he/she/it | beobachtete |
| wir | we | beobachteten |
| ihr | you all (informal) | beobachtetet |
| sie/Sie | they/you (formal) | beobachteten |
Er beobachtete die Lage genau.
He would observe the situation precisely.
Frequently Asked Questions About "beobachten"
Is "beobachten" regular or irregular in German?
"Beobachten" is a regular German verb that follows standard conjugation patterns for its verb group.
What does "beobachten" mean in English?
The German verb "beobachten" means "to observe" in English.
How do you conjugate "beobachten" in the present tense?
In the present tense (Präsens): ich → beobachte, du → beobachtest, er/sie/es → beobachtet, wir → beobachten, ihr → beobachtet, sie/Sie → beobachten.
How many tenses does "beobachten" have in German?
"Beobachten" is conjugated across 7 tenses in German: Present, Simple Past, Present Perfect, Past Perfect, Future, Subjunctive I, Subjunctive II.
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