eavesdropping in German
eavesdropping in German is Abhören, Lauschen — eavesdropping means the act of secretly listening to a conversation that isn't meant for you.
eavesdropping in German
Abhören
(telecommunication) The interception of electronic communication.
Abhören
Listening secretly to the private conversations of others.
Lauschen
Listening secretly to the private conversations of others.
What does "eavesdropping" mean?
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noun The act of secretly listening to a conversation that isn't meant for you.
"Eavesdropping on your neighbours is rude, even if their walls are thin."
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noun The interception of private electronic communications, such as phone calls or emails.
"The court ruled the government's eavesdropping on the journalist's emails was illegal."
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eavesdropping in a sentence
- Eavesdropping on your neighbours is rude, even if their walls are thin.
- The spy novel opens with a scene of eavesdropping in a hotel corridor.
- The court ruled the government's eavesdropping on the journalist's emails was illegal.
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What is "eavesdropping" in German?
"eavesdropping" in German is Abhören, Lauschen. eavesdropping means: The act of secretly listening to a conversation that isn't meant for you.
How do you use "eavesdropping" in a sentence?
Example: "Eavesdropping on your neighbours is rude, even if their walls are thin." In German, "eavesdropping" is Abhören, Lauschen.
Are there other ways to say "eavesdropping" in German?
Yes — German has 2 translations listed for "eavesdropping": Abhören, Lauschen.
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