der Spion

Plural: die Spione
Noun
  1. the spy
  2. door viewer, fish eye hole
1.

the spy

("-in" for a female spy.)
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2.

door viewer, fish eye hole

(That small hole in a door with a fish eye lense that lets you see who's outside. Long version is "Türspion" but it's often shortened to "Spion".)
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How many meanings does the German word 'Spion' have?

Spion has 2 distinct meanings: 1. the spy, 2. door viewer, fish eye hole.

What is the gender of 'Spion'?

der

What is the plural of 'Spion'?

die Spione

What is 'Spion' related to?

This is a standalone entry with no parent word listed.

Where can I learn more about 'Spion'?

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