der Einbruchsversuch
Translation
attempted burglary, attempted break-in
Examples
Der Einbruchsversuch wurde von einer Kamera aufgezeichnet.
The attempted burglary was recorded by a camera.
Er wurde wegen eines Einbruchsversuchs verurteilt.
He was convicted of attempted burglary.
Grammar Patterns
the attempted burglary at sb.'s place The attempted burglary at the neighbors' house failed.
Similar Words
Synonyms: versuchter Einbruch (attempted burglary)
Etymology
A compound noun formed from 'Einbruch' (burglary) and 'Versuch' (attempt).
Memory Tips
Simply combine the words you know: an 'attempt' (Versuch) at a 'break-in' (Einbruch).