Zoeken
to spy
01
spioneren, stiekem observeren
to secretly observe someone
Transitive: to spy on sb
02
spieken, afluisteren
to see or glimpse something briefly or from a distance
Transitive: to spy sb/sth
03
spioneren, info verzamelen
to secretly gather information about enemies, competitors, or others
Intransitive: to spy for sb | to spy on an enemy or rival
01
spion, verkenner
someone who is employed by a government to obtain secret information on another person, country, company, etc.
02
spion, infiltrant
a secret watcher; someone who secretly watches other people
spy
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spying
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spying
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Voorbeeld
From the top of the hill, they spied the distant lights of the city below.
He spied a hidden message written on the back of the envelope.
As they walked through the market, she spied a rare book in one of the stalls.
She spied a bird perched on the windowsill while she was working.
The captain turned in the captured enemy spies to the authorities.
