Swahili
doea
do-E-a
How to say it
Swahilidoeado-E-asoon
Englishto spysoon
Frenchépiersoon
Meaning
to spy, meddle, or investigate closely, including military reconnaissance.
Good to know
interfere, meddle; spy; observe, investigate, study; pursue; mil. engage in reconnaissance
Examples
- Jeshi lilituma askari kudoea eneo la adui.The army sent soldiers to reconnoiter the enemy's area.
- Usinidoee mambo yangu binafsi.Don't meddle in my private affairs.
- Je, walikuwa wakidoea shughuli za kampuni pinzani?Were they spying on the rival company's activities?
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