verb
erbeuten
capture
Etwas mit Gewalt oder nach einem Kampf an sich nehmen.
The German verb "erbeuten" means "to capture" or "to loot", primarily referring to taking something by force or as a prize (often in the context of war or hunting).
- It is made of the prefix "er-" (often indicating achievement or completion) and the root "beuten", which means "to prey" or "to loot".
Similar words:
- plündern (to plunder),
- rauben (to rob),
- ergreifen (to seize).
Differences:
- Erbeuten typically implies successful capture or acquisition as prey or booty, often with a tactical or forceful sense.
- Plündern focuses more on widespread looting or pillaging.
- Rauben is broader, meaning robbery or theft, not necessarily in a battle context.
- Ergreifen means simply to seize or grab, and can be neutral or figurative.
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Examples
Die Jäger erbeuten ein Wildschwein.verb
The hunters capture a wild boar.
Die Jäger erbeuten viele Tiere.verb
The hunters capture many animals.
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