шпион
spy
a person who secretly gets information about an enemy or competitor
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шпион with German translation
шпион usage examples
Der Spion hörte das Gespräch heimlich mit.
Шпион тайно подслушал разговор.
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шпион synonyms
What's the difference between шпион / разведчик / агент / секретный агент / шпионка
A person who secretly gets secret information; the most direct and general word.
A person who gathers important information for their country, army, or service; usually more neutral and official than "spy".
A person who acts on behalf of an organization; broader than "spy" and does not always mean secret information gathering.
Makes clear that the agent works secretly; often sounds like a common or movie-style name for a spy.
A female spy; used when the woman's gender is important to mention.
Someone who investigates cases and looks for clues; usually a detective, not a spy.
A person who works secretly for a service; close to "spy," but sounds more official and less colloquial.
A professional intelligence officer operating abroad without diplomatic cover; a very specialized and official term.
A person who provides information to someone, often secretly; not necessarily a spy and may simply be an informer or tipster.
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How to pronounce шпион and what this word means
шпион means spy. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce шпион
[ʂpʲɪˈon]
шпион translation
spy
шпион examples
Der Spion hörte das Gespräch heimlich mit.
шпион transcription
[ʂpʲɪˈon]
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шпион meaning: what does it mean?
человек, тайно добывающий сведения о враге или сопернике
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шпион definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
Der Spion hörte das Gespräch heimlich mit. Translation: Шпион тайно подслушал разговор.
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