die Spionage
Translation
espionage, spying
Examples
Industrielle Spionage ist ein großes Problem.
Industrial espionage is a big problem.
Er wurde der Spionage beschuldigt.
He was accused of espionage.
Grammar Patterns
to conduct espionage (Spionage betreiben) Some countries conduct economic espionage.
to accuse sb. of espionage (j-n der Spionage beschuldigen) He was accused of espionage.
Similar Words
Synonyms: die Ausspähung (reconnaissance), die Beschattung (surveillance)
Etymology
From Italian 'spionaggio', related to the German verb 'spähen' (to peer, to spy).
Memory Tips
Connect it to the English word 'spy'. The '-age' suffix, borrowed from French/Italian, often denotes an activity.