nounnoun
der Dieb, -e
thief
Eine Person, die etwas wegnimmt, das ihr nicht gehört, ohne zu fragen oder zu bezahlen.
The German word "Dieb" is a noun meaning "thief".
- It does not break down further into smaller meaningful parts in common usage.
- Meaning: A person who steals or commits theft.
Similar words in German:
- Langfinger (colloquial for thief, literally “long fingers”)
- Gauner (crook, rascal)
- Einbrecher (burglar)
Difference:
- Dieb is the general term for a thief.
- Langfinger is informal/slang.
- Gauner often implies a trickster or swindler, not just a thief.
- Einbrecher specifies one who breaks in to steal.
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Examples
Der Dieb stiehlt ein Fahrrad.noun
The thief steals a bicycle.
Ein Dieb wurde gestern gefasst.noun
A thief was caught yesterday.
Ein Dieb wurde heute Nacht gefasst.noun
A thief was caught last night.
Ein Mann ruft dem Dieb hinterher.noun
A man calls after the thief.
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