ansehen

look at

verb AHN-zay-en Less Common

Also means

regard

Usage Note

ansehen is a separable verb, so the prefix splits off: Ich sehe mir den Film an. The reflexive sich etwas ansehen means to take a look at or watch something. With als it means to regard someone as something: jemanden als Freund ansehen. The related noun Ansehen means prestige or reputation.

Examples

"Ich sehe mir das Bild an."

Natural Translation

I'm looking at the picture.

Literal Translation

I look myself the picture at.

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