der Diebstahl
Translation
theft, larceny
Examples
Der Diebstahl wurde der Polizei gemeldet.
The theft was reported to the police.
Er wurde wegen Diebstahls verurteilt.
He was convicted of theft.
Grammar Patterns
((theft of sth.)) theft of sth. The theft of the jewelry was noticed.
Similar Words
Synonym: Entwendung
Etymology
From 'Dieb' (thief) + 'Stahl' (related to the verb 'stehlen', to steal). Literally 'thief-steal'.
Memory Tips
Break it down: 'Dieb' (thief) + 'stahl' (past tense of 'stehlen', to steal). The act of a thief stealing.