der Energiediebstahl
Translation
energy theft, electricity theft
Examples
Energiediebstahl ist eine Straftat.
Energy theft is a criminal offence.
Er wurde wegen Energiediebstahls angeklagt.
He was charged with energy theft.
Grammar Patterns
wegen Energiediebstahls ((gen.)) for energy theft He was charged for energy theft.
Similar Words
Stromklau (colloquial for electricity theft)
Etymology
A compound of 'Energie' (energy) and 'Diebstahl' (theft). It literally means 'energy theft'.
Memory Tips
Simply combine the concepts of 'Energie' (like electricity) and 'Diebstahl' (theft) to understand the meaning.