der Aufhebelversuch
Translation
prying attempt, attempt to lever open
Examples
Die Polizei fand Spuren eines Aufhebelversuchs.
The police found traces of a prying attempt.
Der Aufhebelversuch an der Tür ist gescheitert.
The attempt to pry open the door failed.
Grammar Patterns
[Noun] prying attempt The police are investigating the prying attempt.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Einbruchsversuch (burglary attempt)
Etymology
A compound of 'auf-' (up, open) + 'Hebel' (lever) + 'Versuch' (attempt). It literally means an 'up-lever-attempt'.
Memory Tips
Picture an 'attempt' ('Versuch') to use a 'lever' ('Hebel') to force a window 'up' ('auf').