Diebstahl
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English translations
- 01
theft
- 02
stealing
Word details
- German meaning
- Diebstahl ist die rechtswidrige Entwendung fremden Eigentums mit der Absicht, es sich anzueignen.
- English meaning
- Theft is the unlawful taking of someone else's property with the intention of appropriating it.
- Synonym
- Entwendung, Raub
- German example
- Der Diebstahl des Gemäldes wurde der Polizei gemeldet. Er wurde wegen Diebstahls verhaftet.
- English example
- The theft of the painting was reported to the police. He was arrested for theft.
- Type
- Noun
- Article
- der
- Singular Form
- der Diebstahl
- Plural Form
- die Diebstähle
Related words
- Einbruchdiebstahl
Burglary
- einsitzen
To be in prison, to serve a prison sentence.
- erbeuten
to loot
- versichert
insured
- Raub
robbery
- Polizei
Police
- Einbruch
Burglary
- Plagiat
Plagiarism
- Kleptokratie
Kleptocracy
- Straftat
Offense
- Beihilfe
Accessory
- Beschuldigung
Accusation
- Unterschlagung
Embezzlement
- Dieberei
Theft
- Anstiftung
Incitement
- Tabubruch
A taboo violation is the breaking of a rule or norm considered sacred or inviolable in a society.
- Reisegepäckversicherung
Baggage insurance
- Reisescheck
traveler's check
- Gesetzesverstoß
violation of law
- anzeigen
to report
- bezichtigen
To accuse
- entlassen
Dismiss
- silberne Löffel klauen
"To steal silver spoons" means to steal something of value, often in the figurative sense of theft in high society.
- zeihen
to accuse, to charge
- anschuldigen
to accuse
- beschuldigt
Accused means that someone is alleged to have done something wrong or unlawful.
- Anschuldigung
Accusation
- Arrest
Arrest
- Beraubung
Robbery
- Strafbarkeit
Criminality refers to the characteristic of an act that is punishable by law and thus entails legal consequences.
- Beutelschneiderei
Pickpocketing
- feuern
To fire (someone)
- beschuldigen
to accuse
- verdächtigen
Suspect
- verklagen
to sue
- Charge
batch, charge, accusation
- Beute
Loot, Prey
- Beute
Loot, Prey
- Anklage
Indictment
- Polizeiwache
Police station
- Vorhängeschloß
Padlock
- Rechtsbruch
Breach of law
- Kunstraub
art theft
- Mundraub
Petty theft of food
- Kleinkriminalität
Petty crime
- Wegnahme
Removal, taking away, confiscation
- Bewährungsstrafe
Probation
- Beutegut
Loot
- Polizeirevier
Police station
Example sentences with “Diebstahl”
Der Diebstahl wurde gemeldet. (The theft was reported.)
Frequently asked questions
What is the plural of Diebstahl?
The plural is Diebstähle. It is a masculine noun (der Diebstahl).