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eavesdropping in Italian

eavesdropping in Italian is ascolto di nascosto, l'origliare, origliamento — eavesdropping means the act of secretly listening to a conversation that isn't meant for you.

eavesdropping in Italian

ascolto di nascosto
noun
Listening secretly to the private conversations of others.
l'origliare
noun
Listening secretly to the private conversations of others.
origliamento
noun
Listening secretly to the private conversations of others.
intercettazione comuncazioni
noun
(telecommunication) The interception of electronic communication.
intercettazione telefonica
noun
(telecommunication) The interception of electronic communication.

What does "eavesdropping" mean?

  1. 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."
  2. 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 Italian?

"eavesdropping" in Italian is ascolto di nascosto, l'origliare, origliamento. 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 Italian, "eavesdropping" is ascolto di nascosto, l'origliare, origliamento.

Are there other ways to say "eavesdropping" in Italian?

Yes — Italian has 5 translations listed for "eavesdropping": ascolto di nascosto, l'origliare, origliamento, intercettazione comuncazioni, intercettazione telefonica.

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