Obserbar

to observe; to watch carefullyverb

Alternative meanings

To look at, examine, or pay attention to something in order to notice details, changes, or behavior.

Pronunciation

ob-ser-BAR

Root and affixes

Borrowed from Spanish observar. In everyday speech, tan-aw may be used depending on context.

Variants or conjugations

obserbahi; tan-aw; tan-awa

Related words and expressions

tan-aw; bantay; susi; timan-i

Meaning and usage notes

Obserbar sounds more formal or technical. For simply looking at or watching something, tan-aw is often more natural.