English–German
“arson” in German
German
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈbʁantˌʃtɪftʊŋ/
Example
In der Nacht wurden mehrere Brandstiftungen gemeldet.
Several cases of arson were reported overnight.
How to say “arson” in German
“Arson” in German is Brandstiftung.
A deliberate fire set to property, with the flames becoming the central event.
Example sentences with Brandstiftung
Die Alarmanlage verhinderte im letzten Fall eine Brandstiftung.
In the last case, the alarm system prevented an act of arson.
Tips for using Brandstiftung
- Brandstiftung is feminine, so its forms include die Brandstiftung and mehrere Brandstiftungen.