What does osservare in Italian mean?

What is the meaning of the word osservare in Italian? The article explains the full meaning, pronunciation along with bilingual examples and instructions on how to use osservare in Italian.

The word osservare in Italian means observe, watch, observe, follow, respect, look at yourself, observe yourself, stare at each other, study each other. To learn more, please see the details below.

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Meaning of the word osservare

observe, watch

verbo transitivo o transitivo pronominale (guardare nel dettaglio)

(transitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat.")
Osserva il comportamento di Olimpia e vedrai che oggi c'è qualcosa di diverso in lei.
Observe (or: watch) Olympia's attitude today and you'll see that something has changed in her.

observe, follow, respect

verbo transitivo o transitivo pronominale (regole: rispettare)

(transitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat.")
Bisogna osservare le leggi e rispettare le tradizioni del paese che ci ospita.
You should observe (or: follow) the laws and respect the traditions of your host country.

look at yourself, observe yourself

verbo riflessivo o intransitivo pronominale (guardare la propria immagine)

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")
Avevo sempre paura di osservarmi allo specchio.
I've always been afraid to look at myself in the mirror.

stare at each other, study each other

verbo riflessivo o intransitivo pronominale (guardarsi l'un l'altro)

I due sfidanti si osservavano immobili.
The two opponents studied each other without moving.

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