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espy in Swedish

espy in Swedish is få syn på — espy means to notice or catch sight of someone or something that is hard to see.

espy in Swedish

få syn på
verb
To observe (someone or something) as a spy; also, to examine or observe (someone or something) carefully; or to look out or watch for.

What does "espy" mean?

  1. verb To notice or catch sight of someone or something that is hard to see.
    "to espy land to espy a man in a crowd"
  2. verb To see someone or something by chance, without meaning to.
    "After a long time the master turned about and walked into the cabin and, there espying Philip Marsham, he smiled and said, ‘‘I was remiss. I had forgotten you.” He threw aside the cloak that lay on the chair and sat down."
  3. verb To watch someone secretly, or to look out for something carefully.
  4. verb To realise or find out a fact or piece of information.
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espy in a sentence

  • to espy land to espy a man in a crowd
  • After a long time the master turned about and walked into the cabin and, there espying Philip Marsham, he smiled and said, ‘‘I was remiss. I had forgotten you.” He threw aside the cloak that lay on the chair and sat down.

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What is "espy" in Swedish?
"espy" in Swedish is få syn på. espy means: To notice or catch sight of someone or something that is hard to see.
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