aus|spähen
Translation
to spy on, to scout, to reconnoitre
Examples
Der Detektiv spähte den Verdächtigen aus.
The detective spied on the suspect.
Sie spähten das feindliche Lager aus.
They scouted out the enemy camp.
Grammar Patterns
((sb./sth.)) to spy on (sb./sth.) The detective spied on the suspect.
Similar Words
beobachten (to observe), auskundschaften (to reconnoitre)
Etymology
From 'aus-' (out) and 'spähen' (to peer, spy). Literally 'to spy out'.
Memory Tips
Imagine a spy peering 'out' ('aus') from a hiding spot to 'spy' ('spähen').