Ispiyonahe (en. Spy)

/is-pi-yon-a-he/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A person who hides and provides information about a person or group.
The spy delivered important information to his employer.
Ang ispiyonahe ay naghatid ng mahahalagang impormasyon sa kanyang amo.
The activity of trying to obtain information through secret means.
Espionage is an important part of the military.
Ang ispiyonahe ay isang mahalagang bahagi ng militar.

Etymology

Due to the English word 'spy'

Common Phrases and Expressions

to conduct espionage
to carry out secret operations to obtain information
gumawa ng ispiyonahe

Related Words

espionage
The process of providing information or monitoring another person or group.
espiyonage

Slang Meanings

A type of mindset or behavior where a person becomes very observant or watchful of their surroundings.
Look, he was spying on me while we were talking.
Ayun, nag-ispiyonahe siya sa akin habang nag-uusap kami.
Discovering secrets or happenings around, often for personal gain.
That's why her gossip is so detailed; she has been spying on people in the neighborhood.
Kaya pala sobrang detaile mga chika niya, nag-ispiyonahe siya sa mga tao sa barangay.
Following or spying on another person in what they do daily.
Why does it seem like you're peeking at what he's doing? Are you spying?
Bakit parang sinisilip mo ang ginagawa niya? Nag-ispiyonahe ka ba?