Usage Note
Türspion is the small lens fitted in a front door that allows residents to see who is outside without opening the door; standard in German urban flats. Wide-angle (Weitwinkel) versions give a broader field of view.
Examples
"Durch den Türspion sah sie, dass es ein Paketbote war."
Natural Translation
Through the peephole she saw that it was a parcel delivery person.
Literal Translation
Through the door-viewer saw she that it a parcel-messenger was.
Related Words
- Anmeldeformular registration form
- Anzahlung down payment, deposit (partial)
- Balkonbepflanzung balcony planting, balcony garden
- Briefkasten letterbox, post box
- Dachgeschosswohnung top-floor apartment, penthouse flat
- Eigenheim owner-occupied home, one's own home
- Eigentumswohnung owner-occupied flat; condominium apartment
- Einliegerwohnung granny flat, in-law suite, ancillary dwelling unit
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