How do you say "We need to keep monitoring it." in German?

"We need to keep monitoring it." in German is "Wir müssen weiter kontrollieren.". This phrase is commonly used in Germany.

What does "Wir müssen weiter kontrollieren." mean in English?

"Wir müssen weiter kontrollieren." means "We need to keep monitoring it." in English. Usage tip: A common follow-up phrase. It often means 'let's keep an eye on it.'

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How to Say ‘We need to keep monitoring it.’ in German

Wir müssen weiter kontrollieren.

veer MUH-sen VY-ter kon-troh-LEER-en

[veer MUH-sen VY-ter kon-troh-LEER-en]

💬 Usage Tip: A common follow-up phrase. It often means 'let's keep an eye on it.'

🇩🇪 In Germany: This can sound serious to English speakers, but often it simply means regular check-ups are needed.

Phrase Breakdown

Wir

[veer]

Includes doctor and patient in a treatment or monitoring plan.

Example

Wir müssen weiter kontrollieren, ob sich die Werte ändern.

We need to continue monitoring whether the values change.

müssen

[MUH-sen]

must / need to

Shows that continued monitoring is necessary.

Example

Wir müssen weiter kontrollieren, um sicher zu sein.

We need to continue monitoring to be sure.

Weiter kontrollieren

VY-ter kon-troh-LEER-en

to keep checking; to continue monitoring

An infinitive phrase meaning the checking/monitoring should continue.

Example

Wir müssen weiter beobachten.

We have to keep observing.

Words in this phrase

weiter

[VY-ter]

further / continue

Means the checking should go on from now into the future.

Example

Wir müssen weiter kontrollieren, auch nächste Woche.

We need to continue monitoring, also next week.

kontrollieren

[kon-troh-LEER-en]

to monitor / check

Means repeated medical checking over time.

Example

Wir müssen weiter kontrollieren, wie Ihr Blutdruck reagiert.

We need to continue monitoring how your blood pressure responds.

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