die Spezialdienste
Translation
special services, secret services, intelligence agencies
Examples
Die Spezialdienste des Landes arbeiten im Geheimen.
The country's special services work in secret.
Er wurde von den Spezialdiensten überwacht.
He was monitored by the special services.
Grammar Patterns
[Noun] to talk about a country's intelligence agencies The special services are very powerful.
Similar Words
Geheimdienste (secret services), Nachrichtendienste (intelligence services)
Etymology
Composed of 'Spezial' (special) and 'Dienste' (services). Literally means 'special services'.
Memory Tips
Think of 'special' agents performing 'services' for the government, often in secret.