English–German

“break-in” in German

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈaɪ̯nˌbʁʊx/

Example

Letzte Nacht wurde bei uns ein Einbruch gemeldet.

A break-in was reported at our place last night.

Illustration for Einbruch (break-in)

How to say “break-in” in German

“Break-in” in German is Einbruch.

A barrier gives way inward, letting someone into a building or marking a sudden downward break in a level.

Full entry for Einbruch: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with Einbruch

Nach dem Einbruch sperrte die Polizei den Tatort ab.

After the break-in, the police sealed off the crime scene.

Tips for using Einbruch

  • The impersonal passive Bei uns wurde eingebrochen means that there was a break-in at the speaker's place without naming the intruder.

Other German words for “break-in”

Wir fahren den neuen Wagen langsam ein.

We are slowly breaking in the new car.

Er ist letzte Nacht in unser Haus eingebrochen.

He broke into our house last night.

Die Einbrecher drangen durch das Fenster ein.

The burglars broke in through the window.

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