NOUN
dieSpionage/ʃpioˈnaːʒə/espionage; spying
Spionage is a German noun that means espionage or spying. It is pronounced /ʃpioˈnaːʒə/. As a noun it takes the article "die".
Definitions
1.the act of secretly obtaining sensitive information for a government, company, or organization(politics, military, business)
a.covert observation or intelligence gathering, typically by states or organizations
Die Spionage zwischen den Ländern führte zu politischen Spannungen.—The espionage between the countries led to political tensions.
b.practice of secretly acquiring confidential data
Industrie-Spionage stellt für viele Unternehmen ein großes Risiko dar.—Industrial espionage represents a major risk for many companies.
Declension
Genderfeminine
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | die Spionage | — |
| Genitive | der Spionage | — |
| Dative | der Spionage | — |
| Accusative | die Spionage | — |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Spionage" mean in English?
- "Spionage" means espionage or spying. It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Spionage"?
- "Spionage" is pronounced /ʃpioˈnaːʒə/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Spionage" der, die, or das?
- "Spionage" is a feminine noun, so it takes the article "die".
- What part of speech is "Spionage"?
- "Spionage" is a noun in German.
