äugen

Etymology
Formally from, , from , from , all meaning “to show, let see”. . The modern sense “to look” seems to be of northern origin, being first attested in, 🇨🇬 (both 15th century). It only became common in standard German in the 19th century. There may also have been influence by, which had this sense already in Middle High German.

Verb

 * 1)  to look in a searching or cautious way (typically said of animals or of shy, anxious or curious persons)
 * 2)  to show, allow to see
 * 1)  to show, allow to see
 * 1)  to show, allow to see