scout in German

scout in German is Späherin, Kundschafterin, Späher — scout means a person sent ahead to gather information, especially about an enemy or unfamiliar territory.

scout in German

Späherin

noun

Kundschafterin

noun

Späher

noun

Kundschafter

noun

Pfadfinder

noun

A member of any number of youth organizations belonging to the international scout movement, such as the Boy Scouts of America or Girl Scouts of the United States.

Pfadfinderin

noun

A member of any number of youth organizations belonging to the international scout movement, such as the Boy Scouts of America or Girl Scouts of the United States.

Aufklärung

noun

A member of any number of youth organizations belonging to the international scout movement, such as the Boy Scouts of America or Girl Scouts of the United States.

Erkundung

noun

A member of any number of youth organizations belonging to the international scout movement, such as the Boy Scouts of America or Girl Scouts of the United States.

erkunden

verb

spähen

verb

aufklären

verb

auskundschaften

verb

ausspähen

verb

beobachten

verb

What does "scout" mean?

noun A person sent ahead to gather information, especially about an enemy or unfamiliar territory.
"The scout crept ahead of the army to find a safe river crossing."
noun A person who searches for talented individuals on behalf of a team or organization.
"The club's scout travels to small towns looking for promising young footballers."
noun A member of a youth organization focused on outdoor skills, teamwork, and community service.
"My little brother is a scout and loves camping and building fires."
verb To explore an area or assess a situation in advance, especially to gather information.
"We scouted the area for a good camping spot before it got dark."

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

scout in a sentence

The scout crept ahead of the army to find a safe river crossing.
Before the patrol set off, a scout checked the valley for signs of danger.
The club's scout travels to small towns looking for promising young footballers.
A talent scout spotted the singer performing in a tiny cafe.

Similar words in German

picket reconnoiter recruiter sentinel sentry

Common German translations

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Frequently asked questions

What is "scout" in German?

"scout" in German is Späherin, Kundschafterin, Späher. scout means: A person sent ahead to gather information, especially about an enemy or unfamiliar territory.

How do you use "scout" in a sentence?

Example: "The scout crept ahead of the army to find a safe river crossing." In German, "scout" is Späherin, Kundschafterin, Späher.

Are there other ways to say "scout" in German?

Yes — German has 14 translations listed for "scout": Späherin, Kundschafterin, Späher, Kundschafter, Pfadfinder, Pfadfinderin.

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