English–German
“vandalism” in German
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈzaxbəˌʃɛːdɪgʊŋ/
Example
In unserem Viertel häufen sich Sachbeschädigungen an Bushaltestellen.
Vandalism at bus stops is becoming increasingly common in our neighborhood.
How to say “vandalism” in German
“Vandalism” in German is Sachbeschädigung.
A graffiti-covered shelter, cut fence, or broken machine marked by intentional harm to property belonging to someone else.
Example sentences with Sachbeschädigung
Vor allem nachts kommt es im öffentlichen Raum zu Sachbeschädigungen.
Vandalism occurs in public areas particularly at night.
Tips for using Sachbeschädigung
- Sachbeschädigung is common in police, insurance, and legal contexts, while everyday speech often uses beschädigen or kaputt machen instead.
Other German words for “vandalism”
Im Viertel steigt der Vandalismus an.
Vandalism is on the rise in the neighborhood.