Schau in den Himmel, die Sterne sind heute Abend schön.
English: Look at the sky, the stars are beautiful tonight.
anschauen /ˈanʃˌaʊən/ · phrasal verb · CEFR B1. German translation of "look at".
See also: Vocabulary entry (German)
- Source term
- look at
- Translation
- anschauen
- CEFR Level
- B1
- Part of speech
- phrasal verb
- Image
Pronunciation audio — Open the full phoneme overview
Listen to how "anschauen" sounds in German.
Article, Gender & Forms
This phrasal verb is shown in its dictionary form.
| Dictionary form | anschauen |
|---|---|
| Use note | Use the form shown here as the lookup form. |
How to use it in a sentence
- Pattern
- Subject + helper/modal + anschauen
- Examples
- Wir müssen oft anschauen.
- Tip
- Adjust endings and word order to match the full sentence.
Example Sentences
Kannst du dir diesen Bericht ansehen und mir sagen, was du davon hältst?
English: Can you look at this report and tell me what you think?
Sie sagte mir, ich solle sie ansehen, wenn sie sprach.
English: She told me to look at her when she was speaking.
Related vocabulary
Practice this in SmartWords
Move from lookup to repetition with guided vocabulary exercises, saved words, and CEFR-based lesson paths.
Keep exploring
Play SmartWords games
Six word games built around our real vocabulary — free in the browser, no install.
Open the game hub →-
Word Sling
Match the center word under time pressure and keep the combo alive.
Play now → -
Word Gate
Fly through the correct gate before the speed ramps up.
Play now → -
Word Ninja
Slice the goal-language words, avoid the main-language decoy, and chase the announced bonus target.
Play now → -
Word Zip
Trace a single path across the board, hit each letter anchor in order, and fill every open cell.
Play now → -
Word Oddity
Pick the word that doesn't belong from a topic-driven set — every tap reveals all four meanings and images so the round becomes a flash-card too.
Play now → -
Word Memory
Flip and match goal-language words to their main-language meaning before your lives run out.
Play now →