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Türspion

peephole, door viewer

noun TUER-shpee-on Rare

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.

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