der Identitätsdiebstahl
Translation
identity theft
Examples
Identitätsdiebstahl ist ein ernstes Verbrechen.
Identity theft is a serious crime.
Er wurde Opfer von Identitätsdiebstahl.
He became a victim of identity theft.
Grammar Patterns
victim of ((sth.)) to become a victim of sth. He became a victim of identity theft.
Similar Words
Datenmissbrauch (data misuse), Betrug (fraud)
Etymology
A compound noun from 'Identität' (identity) and 'Diebstahl' (theft). It literally means 'identity theft'.
Memory Tips
Break the word down: 'Identität' (identity) + 'Diebstahl' (theft). The meaning is very direct and easy to remember.