der Einbruch
Translation
burglary, break-in, collapse, onset
Examples
Die Polizei meldete einen Einbruch in der Bank.
The police reported a burglary at the bank.
Der Einbruch des Winters kam überraschend.
The onset of winter came as a surprise.
Grammar Patterns
the burglary/break-in into sth.acc Die Polizei untersucht den Einbruch in das Juweliergeschäft.
Similar Words
Synonyms: burglary, theft; Antonyms: security, protection
Etymology
From 'ein-' (in, into) + 'Bruch' (break). Literally means 'a breaking in'.
Memory Tips
Picture someone 'breaking in' to a house. 'Ein' is 'in', 'Bruch' is 'break'.