Die Überwachung
Example: Die Überwachung der Kameras sorgt für mehr Sicherheit im Gebäude.
Definition
"Die Überwachung" refers to the act or process of monitoring or supervising activities, people, or systems, often with the goal of ensuring safety, security, or compliance. For example, "Die Überwachung" of cameras increases security within a building.
Etymology
The word "die Überwachung" comes from the German prefix "über-" meaning "over" or "above" and the root "Wachung," derived from "wachen" meaning "to watch" or "to guard." Did you know? The term literally means "over-watching," highlighting its focus on careful observation or supervision.
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"Die Überwachung" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - General - (B1) - set 6", containing 114 commonly used words.
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