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Einbruch

burglary

noun EYEN-brookh Rare
People & Society Crime

Also means

break-in

Usage Note

Einbruch is a burglary, literally a breaking-in, from einbrechen. It also means a collapse or sudden onset, as in Einbruch der Dunkelheit (nightfall). A home break-in is precisely a Wohnungseinbruch. The person is an Einbrecher.

Examples

"Beim Einbruch wurde Schmuck im Wert von Tausenden gestohlen."

Natural Translation

During the burglary, jewellery worth thousands was stolen.

Literal Translation

At-the break-in became jewellery in-the value of thousands stolen.

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