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eavesdropping in Swedish

eavesdropping in Swedish is avlyssning, tjuvlyssning — eavesdropping means the act of secretly listening to a conversation that isn't meant for you.

eavesdropping in Swedish

avlyssning
noun
(telecommunication) The interception of electronic communication.
tjuvlyssning
noun
Listening secretly to the private conversations of others.

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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Frequently asked questions

What is "eavesdropping" in Swedish?

"eavesdropping" in Swedish is avlyssning, tjuvlyssning. 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 Swedish, "eavesdropping" is avlyssning, tjuvlyssning.

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

Yes — Swedish has 2 translations listed for "eavesdropping": avlyssning, tjuvlyssning.

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