สังเกต

Explanation

The core idea of สังเกต is to direct attention toward something and pick up a feature, difference, or change. When the focus is on the activity, it means “observe.” When the focus is on what the observation reveals, it means “notice.” สังเกตเห็น followed by an object commonly means “notice something,” while สังเกตว่า followed by a clause means “notice that….” It can refer not only to visible details but also to sounds, behavior, symptoms, and trends.

Usage

It is commonly used when noticing changes in someone's expression or behavior, comparing differences, observing a phenomenon in class, or monitoring symptoms. It is neutral and works in everyday conversation as well as academic and professional settings.

Caution

For merely seeing something, เห็น is usually more natural. สังเกต implies attention to a detail or change. Also, สังเกตว่า is typically used for something recognized through observation, whereas รู้ว่า more broadly means knowing that something is true.

1 observe synonyms

• ดู

  duu look at

  ดู is the general verb for looking or watching and does not necessarily imply close attention. สังเกต emphasizes paying attention in order to identify a feature or change.

• พิจารณา

  phícaaranaa consider

  พิจารณา focuses on considering or evaluating a matter carefully. สังเกต focuses on attending to observable details or changes.