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Dieb

thief

noun DEEP Rare
People & Society Crime

Usage Note

Dieb is the person who commits theft. A female thief is a Diebin. The proverb Gelegenheit macht Diebe (opportunity makes thieves) is common. A pickpocket is a Taschendieb, and a car thief is an Autodieb.

Examples

"Der Dieb entkam mit der Beute unbemerkt."

Natural Translation

The thief escaped with the loot unnoticed.

Literal Translation

The thief escaped with the booty unnoticed.

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