No. 6,711 in German
espionage
The German word "Espionage" translates to "spying or the act of gathering secret information, typically for political or military purposes."
In a sentence
Die Kunst der Spionage wird oft als eine komplexe Fähigkeit beschrieben.
The art of espionage is often described as a complex skill.
Here, 'Spionage' is used as a noun referring to the practice or concept of espionage in a general sense.
Der Film handelt von einer Spionageoperation während des Kalten Krieges.
The movie is about an espionage operation during the Cold War.
'Spionage' here modifies 'operation' and specifies the nature of the activity, emphasizing its thematic connection to espionage.
Aufgrund der Spionage musste die Agentur ihre Sicherheitsmaßnahmen erheblich verstärken.
Due to the espionage, the agency had to significantly enhance its security measures.
In this sentence, 'Spionage' signifies the act or instance of espionage that instigated the reaction of increasing security measures.
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