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pry

/pɹaɪ/

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noun

Neugier, Einmischung

The act of prying.

Examples :

"The pry into the locked filing cabinet was unsuccessful. "

Das Neugier in den verschlossenen Aktenschrank war erfolglos.

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noun

Neugierige, Naseweis

An excessively inquisitive person.

Examples :

"The pry at the school fundraiser was a real pest, constantly asking intrusive questions about everyone's personal lives. "

Der Neugierige auf der Schulveranstaltung war eine echte Plage und stellte ständig aufdringliche Fragen über das Privatleben aller.

person character attitude

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verb

Sich aufdrängen, herumschnüffeln

To look where one is not welcome; to be nosy.

Examples :

"The children were prying into their neighbor's garden, peeking through the fence to see what they were planting. "

Die Kinder drängten sich in den Garten ihres Nachbarn und spähten durch den Zaun, um zu sehen, was sie pflanzten.

attitude action character human moral

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verb

Neugierig nachfragen, herumschnüffeln

To keep asking about something that does not concern one.

Examples :

"My sister kept prying into my study schedule, even though it was none of her business. "

Meine Schwester fragte immer wieder neugierig nach meinem Lernplan, obwohl er sie nichts anging.

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verb

Neugierig blicken, spähen

To look closely and curiously at (something closed or not public).

Examples :

"The nosy neighbor would often pry into our backyard from behind her curtains. "

Die neugierige Nachbarin spähte oft hinter ihren Vorhängen in unseren Garten.

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noun

Hebel

Examples :

"The mechanic used a large pry to lift the heavy car engine. "

Der Mechaniker benutzte einen großen Hebel, um den schweren Automotor anzuheben.

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noun

Hebel

Examples :

"The student used her knowledge as a pry to solve the difficult math problem. "

Die Schülerin nutzte ihr Wissen als Hebel, um das schwierige Matheproblem zu lösen.

utility machine work

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verb

Aufhebeln, aufbrechen

To use leverage to open or widen.

Examples :

"The student used a crowbar to pry open the stuck drawer. "

Der Schüler benutzte ein Brecheisen, um die festsitzende Schublade aufzubrechen.

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