English–German
“burglar” in German
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈaɪ̯nˌbʁɛçɐ/
Example
Letzte Nacht hat ein Einbrecher unsere Wohnung betreten.
Last night, a burglar entered our apartment.
How to say “burglar” in German
“Burglar” in German is Einbrecher.
A stranger enters through a broken door and leaves with someone else's property.
Example sentences with Einbrecher
Die Nachbarn riefen die Polizei, als sie einen Einbrecher im Hof sahen.
The neighbors called the police when they saw a burglar in the courtyard.
Tips for using Einbrecher
- Unlike Dieb, Einbrecher specifically highlights unlawful entry into a building, while a thief can steal without breaking in.
Other German words for “burglar”
Die Einbrecherin stahl Schmuck aus dem Haus.
The burglar stole jewelry from the house.