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ausspionieren — meaning in English

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English meaning

spy noun A person who secretly gathers information about others, often for a government or rival organization.

Senses

ausspionieren is used for these senses in English:

spy (intransitive) To act as a spy.
spy on To watch secretly or covertly; to surveil.

spy — full definition

noun A person who secretly gathers information about others, often for a government or rival organization.
verb To secretly watch or gather information on someone.
verb To catch sight of something, often unexpectedly.

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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”.

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”.

Related German words

Spion Spionin Schlapphut Schnüffler Spitzel spionieren erspähen