stealing

ˈstiːlɪŋ
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Translation of stealing into German,

Noun

1.

theft

the act of taking something unlawfully
Diebstahl mStehlen Entwendung
  • Stealing is a crime punishable by law.Diebstahl ist ein Verbrechen, das gesetzlich bestraft wird.
2.

sports skill

TECH.
ability to steal effectively in sports
TECH.
  • His stealing ability made him a valuable player in basketball..Seine Diebstahlfähigkeiten machten ihn zu einem wertvollen Spieler im Basketball

Adjective

1.

theft-related

related to or involved in theft
  • He was caught with stealing goods.Er wurde mit gestohlenen Waren erwischt.
2.

secretive movement

moving in a secretive or stealthy manner
  • The cat had a stealing approach.Die Katze hatte eine schleichende Annäherung.
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Expressions with stealing: examples in English and translations in German

beim Stehlen erwischt
beim Klauen erwischt
She was caught stealing from the store's cash register.
Szenendiebstahl
Her scene stealing was the highlight of the play.
aufsehenerregend
Her show-stealing performance earned her a standing ovation.

Synonyms and analogies of stealing in English

Examples of stealing in a sentence

  • He was caught in the act of stealing.
  • Stealing is his key strength in baseball.
  • Her stealing skills in soccer are unmatched.
  • The stealing car was found abandoned.
  • Authorities recovered the stealing artifacts from the black market.
  • With a stealing glance, he noted the password.
steal
stiːl
stolestolen
Verb
1.

theft

tr.
take something without permission or unlawfully
tr.
  • He tried to steal the car.Er versuchte, das Auto zu stehlen.
2.

stealth

intr.
move quietly or secretly
intr.
  • He managed to steal into the room unnoticed.Es gelang ihm, sich unbemerkt in den Raum zu schleichen.
3.

plagiarism

tr.
appropriate ideas or words without credit
tr.
stehlen aneignen
  • She was accused of stealing his ideas.Sie wurde beschuldigt, seine Ideen zu stehlen.
4.

baseball

tr./intr.TECH.US
advance safely to another base in baseball
tr./intr.TECH.US
  • He stole second base during the game.Er hat während des Spiels die zweite Base gestohlen.
Noun
1.

theft

act of taking something unlawfully
Diebstahl mEntwendung
  • The police investigated the steal at the museum.Die Polizei untersuchte den Diebstahl im Museum.
2.

commerce

US
great deal or bargain
US
Schnäppchen ngünstiges Angebot
  • At half price, that car is a steal.!Zum halben Preis ist das Auto ein Schnäppchen
3.

sports

TECH.
defensive player taking possession in sports
TECH.
Ballgewinn Ballraub
  • He made a crucial steal in the final minutes of the game.Er erzielte in den letzten Minuten des Spiels einen entscheidenden Ballgewinn.

Expressions with steal: examples in English and translations in German

sich davonstehlen
She decided to steal away during the night.
sich davonzustehlen
sich wegschleichen
She decided to steal off before the meeting ended.
sich schleichen
hineinschleichen
She managed to steal into the room unnoticed.
Schnäppchen
Preisknüller
This jacket was a total steal at only $20!
einen Kuss stehlen
He leaned in to steal a kiss during the movie.
das Herz stehlen
verzaubern
He managed to steal her heart with his kindness.

Translations of "stealing" in Context ordered by category and frequency

Noun
derDiebstahlnm.

The consequences of stealing extend beyond legal troubles for many.

Die Folgen von Diebstahl gehen für viele über rechtliche Probleme hinaus.

derRaubnm.

This is stealing a nation's soul.

Dies ist der Raub der Seele einer Nation.

Entwendungn.

The danger of manipulation or stealing exists for number plates, in particular for motor vehicles.

Bei Kennzeichen für insbesondere Kraftfahrzeuge besteht die Gefahr der Manipulation bzw. Entwendung.

stehlen

Cyber attacks can devastate businesses, stealing data and disrupting operations.

Cyberangriffe können Unternehmen ruinieren, Daten stehlen und den Betrieb stören.

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Other translations for stealing:

  • stiehlt

stealing: Examples and translations in context

They installed cameras to prevent any stealing in the store.

Sie installierten Kameras, um Diebstähle im Geschäft zu verhindern.

The movie depicted the dangers and consequences of a life based on stealing.

Der Film zeigte die Gefahren und Konsequenzen eines auf Diebstahl basierenden Lebens.

The consequences of stealing can affect a person for the rest of their life.

Die Folgen von Diebstahl können einen Menschen ein Leben lang begleiten.

They reported the stealing of bicycles from the local park last weekend.

Sie meldeten den Diebstahl von Fahrrädern aus dem örtlichen Park am letzten Wochenende.

Many people believe that stealing is morally wrong, regardless of the circumstances.

Viele Menschen glauben, dass Diebstahl moralisch verwerflich ist, unabhängig von den Umständen.

The suspect was caught on camera stealing from the store last night.

Der Verdächtige wurde gestern Abend vor der Kamera beim Diebstahl im Geschäft erwischt.

The friendly neighbor proved to be a wolf in lamb's clothing after stealing valuables.

Der freundliche Nachbar erwies sich nach dem Diebstahl der Wertsachen als Wolf im Schafspelz.

He turned flush with anger when the waiter accused him of stealing cutlery.

Er wurde rot vor Wut, als der Kellner ihn des Diebstahls von Besteck beschuldigte.

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caught stealingscene stealingshow-stealing
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