Watch

/wɒtʃ/

/wɑːtʃ/

Definice a Význam "watch"

to watch

SLOVESO

sledovat, pozorovat

to look at a thing or person and pay attention to it for some time

Transitive: to watch sb/sth

Ditransitive: to watch sb do sth

Example

He sat on the park bench and watched the sunset.

Seděl na parkové lavici a pozoroval západ slunce.

She sat on the park bench and watched the children play in the playground.

Seděla na lavičce v parku a pozorovala děti, jak si hrají na hřišti.

sledovat, pozorovat

to actively pay attention and observe in order to notice any changes or developments

Transitive: to watch developments or activities of something or someone

Example

She watched the stock market closely, monitoring the prices of her investments.

The court case is being closely watched by the media.

dávat pozor na, sledovat

used for saying that someone needs to be careful of a particular thing

Transitive: to watch sth

Example

Hey, watch your tone when speaking to your boss.

Hele, dávej pozor na tón, když mluvíš se svým šéfem.

Watch your step!

Dávej pozor na to, jak šlapeš! Podlaha je kluzká.

hlídat, sledovat

to take care of and look after someone or something for a period of time

Transitive: to watch sb/sth

Example

Can you watch my dog for the weekend?

Můžeš mi hlídat psa o víkendu?

Can you watch my plants while I'm away on vacation?

Můžeš mi hlídat moje rostliny, zatímco budu pryč na dovolené?

sledovat, pozorovat

to observe and monitor someone's activities over an extended period without their knowledge

Transitive: to watch sb/sth

Example

A private investigator was hired to watch a cheating spouse and gather evidence.

Soukromý detektiv byl najat, aby sledoval nevěrného manžela a shromáždil důkazy.

The police were watching the known gang members closely.

Policie pozorovala známé členy gangu zblízka.

hlídat, bdít

to stay awake during the night, especially in order to do something

Intransitive

Example

The dedicated scientist watched many nights in the laboratory, conducting experiments and analyzing data.

Odedikovaný vědec hlídal mnoho nocí v laboratoři, prováděl experimenty a analyzoval data.

The devout worshipper watched whole nights in the church, seeking divine guidance and strength.

Zbožný uctívač bděl celou noc v kostele, hledající božské vedení a sílu.

Watch

PODSTATNÉ JMÉNO

hodinky, časově

a small clock worn on a strap on your wrist or carried in your pocket

What is a "watch"?

A watch is a timepiece designed to be worn on a person's wrist, typically with a strap or bracelet. Watches come in various styles and types, including analog, digital, and smartwatches. Analog watches use a traditional dial and hands to display time, while digital watches use a digital display to show the time, often including other features such as a stopwatch, alarm, or backlight. Smartwatches have many advanced features, including the ability to make phone calls, receive text messages, and track fitness activity. Watches can be made of different materials, including metal, leather, plastic, and rubber, and are often worn as a fashion accessories in addition to their functional purpose of telling time.

Example

He wears his watch every day, even when he goes swimming.

Nosí své hodinky každý den, i když jde plavat.

Her watch has a leather strap and a gold dial.

Její hodinky mají kožený řemínek a zlatý ciferník.

stráž, hlídač

a person whose duty is to protect a person or thing by observing them carefully

hejno slavíků, skupina slavíků

a group of nightingales

sledování, pozorování

a purposeful surveillance to guard or observe

dohled, hlídka