English-German translation for "watchful"

"watchful" German translation

watchful
[ˈw(ɒ)ʧful; -fəl]adjective | Adjektiv adj

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  • to keep a watchful eye (up)on
    ein wachsames Auge haben auf (accusative (case) | Akkusativakk)
    to keep a watchful eye (up)on
examples
  • (against) cautious
    vorsichtig (mit), auf der Hut (vordative (case) | Dativ dat)
    (against) cautious
  • schlaflos, durchwacht
    watchful sleepless obsolete | obsolet, begrifflich veraltetobs
    watchful sleepless obsolete | obsolet, begrifflich veraltetobs
  • wachsam, umsichtig, aufmerksam
    watchful vigilant obsolete | obsolet, begrifflich veraltetobs
    watchful vigilant obsolete | obsolet, begrifflich veraltetobs
  • watchful syn → see „alert
    watchful syn → see „alert
  • watchful → see „wide-awake
    watchful → see „wide-awake
Da muß die Kommission beobachten, und notfalls müssen wir nachlegen in der Gesetzgebung.
The Commission must be watchful, and we may have to beef up the legislation.
Source: Europarl
Wir werden das ganz genau überwachen.
We shall keep a watchful eye on things.
Source: Europarl
Unser Parlament für seinen Teil wird darüber wachen.
Meanwhile, Parliament will keep a watchful eye on developments.
Source: Europarl
Die administrative Effizienz der Mittelverwendung muß kontrolliert werden.
A watchful eye has to be kept on spending.
Source: Europarl
Er achtete auf jegliche Anzeichen einer Diabetes.
He was watchful for any sign of diabetes.
Source: Tatoeba
Wir werden sehr wachsam sein!
We will be very watchful!
Source: Europarl
Die Union muß wachsam bleiben und darauf achten, daß hier die Dinge in Ordnung gebracht werden.
The Union must remain watchful and see that this situation is put right.
Source: Europarl
Der Rat wird deshalb die Entwicklungen in Nigeria weiterhin aufmerksam verfolgen.
The Presidency will therefore continue to keep a watchful eye on developments in Nigeria.
Source: Europarl
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