English–German
“capture” in German
German
Pronunciation
IPA/ɛɐ̯ˈbɔɪ̯tən/
Example
Die Jäger erbeuteten ein Wildschwein.
The hunters captured a wild boar.
How to say “capture” in German
“Capture” in German is erbeuten.
A hunter or raider turns a living target or valuable object into personal booty through force, cunning, or pursuit.
Example sentences with erbeuten
Bei dem Überfall erbeuteten die Täter viel Geld.
During the raid, the perpetrators seized a lot of money.
Tips for using erbeuten
- Erbeuten takes an accusative object, as in ein Wildschwein erbeuten, and its booty-related meaning is stronger than ordinary bekommen or finden.