verb🔗ShareSchnüffeln, herumschnüffelnTo look where one is not welcome; to be nosy.""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.attitudecharacteractionhumanmoralChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareNeugierig nachfragen, herumschnüffelnTo keep asking about something that does not concern one."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.attitudecharactercommunicationhumanmindsocietyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareNeugierig blicken, schnüffelnTo look closely and curiously at (something closed or not public)."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.actionattitudehumanmindChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareAufhebeln, aufbrechenTo use leverage to open or widen."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.actionutilityChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareNeugier, SpionageThe act of one who pries."The neighbor's prying into our personal lives made us uncomfortable. "Das Neugier des Nachbarn in unser Privatleben machte uns unwohl.actioncharacterattitudeChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
