When to use to watch over in Korean

When to use it

지켜보다 means to watch someone or something carefully for some time. You use it when you stay nearby and pay attention, often to protect, help, or see what happens. It is common for people, animals, and situations, as in watching over a child or watching a game.

Example sentences

1. 엄마가 아기를 지켜봐요.

   Mom watches over the baby.

2. 선생님이 운동장에서 아이들을 지켜봐요.

   The teacher watches over the children on the playground.

3. 아빠가 자전거 타는 동생을 지켜봐요.

   Dad watches over my younger sibling riding a bike.

4. 제가 옷을 보는 동안 언니가 아이를 지켜봐요.

   While I look at clothes, my older sister watches over the child.

5. 친구가 제가 표를 사는 동안 가방을 지켜봐 줬어요.

   My friend watched my bag while I bought a ticket.

6. 우리는 창문에서 강아지를 지켜봐요.

   We watch the puppy from the window.