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prying

/ˈpɹaɪ.ɪŋ/

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verb

Schnüffeln, herumschnüffeln

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

Examples :

""My mother was prying through my phone messages when I walked into the room." "

Meine Mutter schnüffelte in meinen Telefonnachrichten herum, als ich den Raum betrat.

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verb

Neugierig nachfragen, herumschnüffeln

To keep asking about something that does not concern one.

Examples :

"My neighbor was prying into my personal life by asking about my divorce. "

Mein Nachbar schnüffelte in meinem Privatleben herum, indem er nach meiner Scheidung fragte.

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verb

Neugierig blicken, schnüffeln

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

Examples :

"The nosy neighbor was prying into my backyard, trying to see what I was grilling. "

Der neugierige Nachbar schnüffelte in meinem Garten herum und versuchte zu sehen, was ich grillte.

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verb

Aufhebeln, aufbrechen

To use leverage to open or widen.

Examples :

"The firefighter was prying the car door open with a crowbar to rescue the injured driver. "

Der Feuerwehrmann brach die Autotür mit einem Brecheisen auf, um den verletzten Fahrer zu retten.

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noun

Neugier, Spionage

The act of one who pries.

Examples :

"The neighbor's prying into our personal lives made us uncomfortable. "

Das Neugier des Nachbarn in unser Privatleben machte uns unwohl.

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