No. 3,299 in German
geheimdienste
"Geheimdienste" means "intelligence services" or "secret services."
In a sentence
Die geheimdienste spielen eine wichtige Rolle in der nationalen Sicherheit.
The intelligence services play an important role in national security.
Here, 'geheimdienste' refers to organizations like national or international intelligence agencies responsible for security.
Manche glauben, dass geheimdienste übermäßige Macht besitzen.
Some believe that intelligence services wield excessive power.
In this context, 'geheimdienste' is used as a subject of controversies and debates, reflecting its importance and impact.
In vielen Romanen sind geheimdienste Hauptakteure der Handlung.
In many novels, intelligence services are main actors of the plot.
This usage portrays 'geheimdienste' as entities central to the intrigue and development of fictional narratives.
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