der Meisterdieb
Translation
master thief
Examples
Der Meisterdieb hinterließ keine Spuren.
The master thief left no traces.
Die Polizei jagt den berüchtigten Meisterdieb.
The police are hunting the notorious master thief.
Grammar Patterns
to be known as a ((master thief)) als Meisterdieb bekannt sein He is known as a cunning master thief.
Similar Words
Einbrecher (burglar), Kunstdieb (art thief)
Etymology
Composed of 'Meister' (master) and 'Dieb' (thief).
Memory Tips
It's a direct combination of 'master' and 'thief'. Think of a highly skilled, almost artistic, burglar.