der Einbruchdiebstahl
Translation
burglary, theft involving breaking and entering
Examples
Er wurde wegen Einbruchdiebstahls verurteilt.
He was convicted of burglary.
Die Versicherung deckt Einbruchdiebstahl ab.
The insurance covers burglary.
Grammar Patterns
to commit burglary to commit burglary He committed burglary.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Raub (robbery), Diebstahl (theft)
Etymology
A compound noun from 'Einbruch' (break-in) and 'Diebstahl' (theft). Literally 'break-in theft'.
Memory Tips
Remember it as a specific type of 'Diebstahl' (theft) that happens after an 'Einbruch' (break-in).