plündern
Translation
to plunder, to loot, to pillage, to raid
Examples
Die Soldaten plünderten die Stadt.
The soldiers plundered the city.
Er hat den Kühlschrank geplündert.
He raided the fridge.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) to plunder sth. The soldiers plundered the city.
Similar Words
Synonyms: ausrauben, brandschatzen
Etymology
From Middle High German 'plundern', meaning to take household goods. Related to 'Plunder' (junk, stuff).
Memory Tips
Imagine pirates shouting 'Plunder!' as they loot a town. The English word 'plunder' comes directly from this German word.