die Diebesbande
Translation
gang of thieves, ring of thieves
Examples
Die Polizei hat die Diebesbande zerschlagen.
The police broke up the gang of thieves.
Grammar Patterns
((a gang of thieves)) + verb: A gang of thieves does sth. The police caught a gang of thieves.
Similar Words
die Räuberbande (gang of robbers)
Etymology
Made up of 'Dieb' (thief) + '-es-' (linking element) + 'Bande' (gang).
Memory Tips
Imagine a 'band' of thieves. The German 'Bande' and English 'band' (as in a group) are cognates.