das Diebesduo
Translation
duo of thieves, pair of thieves
Examples
Das Diebesduo wurde auf frischer Tat ertappt.
The duo of thieves was caught in the act.
Grammar Patterns
((a duo of thieves)) + verb: A duo of thieves does sth. A duo of thieves was arrested.
Similar Words
das Gaunerpaar (pair of crooks)
Etymology
Made up of 'Dieb' (thief) + '-es-' (linking element) + 'Duo' (duo).
Memory Tips
It's a straightforward compound: a 'thief duo'. 'Duo' is an international word.