der Raub
Translation
robbery, theft, prey, booty
Examples
Der Raub wurde der Polizei gemeldet.
The robbery was reported to the police.
Der Löwe verfolgt seinen Raub.
The lion pursues its prey.
Grammar Patterns
der Raub robbery, theft The robbery happened in broad daylight.
Similar Words
Synonyms: der Diebstahl (theft), die Plünderung (plunder); Antonyms: das Geschenk (gift)
Etymology
From Old High German 'roub' (pillage), related to the English word 'reave' (to plunder).
Memory Tips
Think of a 'robber' (Räuber) committing a 'robbery' (Raub).