V-Mann

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German[edit]

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Etymology[edit]

Clipping of Verbindungsmann (or Vertrauensmann), from Verbindung (connection) + Mann (man)

Pronunciation[edit]

  • IPA(key): /ˈfaʊ̯ˌman/
  • (file)

Noun[edit]

V-Mann m (strong, genitive V-Mannes or V-Manns, plural V-Männer or V-Leute, feminine V-Frau)

  1. contact man, go-between, undercover agent (working for the police or a secret service)
    Synonyms: Kontaktmann, Konfident, Verbindungsmann, V-Person

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