Einbruchdiebstahl

burglary; breaking and entering with theft

noun AIN-brookh-deep-shtahl Rare

Usage Note

Einbruchdiebstahl is the legal term combining Einbruch (break-in) and Diebstahl (theft). It is a qualified (aggravated) form of theft under German criminal law, carrying heavier penalties than simple theft.

Examples

"In der Innenstadt wurden mehrere Fälle von Einbruchdiebstahl gemeldet."

Natural Translation

Several cases of burglary were reported in the city centre.

Literal Translation

In the city-centre were several cases of break-in-theft reported.

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