German word

Einbrecherin

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈaɪ̯nˌbʁɛçəʁɪn/

Meaning

  • feminine nounburglar

Example

Die Einbrecherin stahl Schmuck aus dem Haus.

The burglar stole jewelry from the house.

Illustration for Einbrecherin (burglar)

More examples

Die professionelle Einbrecherin vermied Überwachungskameras.

The professional burglar avoided surveillance cameras.

Core concept

A female burglar crosses a broken doorway to steal from a home.

Common phrases

  • professionelle Einbrecherin

    professional burglar

  • maskierte Einbrecherin

    masked burglar

Similar words

Einbrecher: A man who breaks into homes to steal valuables.
Diebin: A woman who steals other people's belongings.
Eindringling: A person who enters someone else's place without permission.

Definition in German

Weibliche Person, die durch Aufbrechen, Einsteigen oder anderes gewaltsames Eindringen in ein Haus stiehlt.

Word origin

The noun is formed from "einbrechen" through the agent suffix "-er" and the feminine suffix "-in", so its structure identifies a woman who breaks in.

Usage tips

  • In related clauses, "einbrechen" separates, as in "Sie bricht in das Haus ein"; the preposition is "in" with the accusative for movement into a house.

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