einbrechen
break in
Mit Gewalt in ein Gebäude oder ein Fahrzeug gelangen, um etwas zu stehlen oder Schaden zu verursachen.
The German word "einbrechen" is a separable verb composed of "ein" (in/into) and "brechen" (to break). It literally means "to break into" and is commonly used to describe the act of burglary or breaking into a building by force.
Similar words:
- einsteigen (to break in, but often less forceful, e.g., entering through a window)
- aufbrechen (to force open, to break open)
- einfallen (to collapse or invade, depending on context)
Differences:
- Einbrechen emphasizes the illegal or forceful entry into a building.
- Einsteigen might refer to entering in various ways, not always criminal.
- Aufbrechen focuses on the act of forcibly opening something (a door, window).
- Einfallen primarily relates to collapse or invasion, not related to burglary.
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Examples
Die Polizei hat gemeldet, dass Diebe in das Geschäft eingebrochen sind.verb
The police reported that thieves have broken into the store.
Diebe brechen nachts oft ein.verb
Thieves often break in at night.
Er wird bei Einbruch der Dunkelheit einbrechen.verb
He will break in at nightfall.
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