stealing

• Substantiv, das die Handlung bezeichnet, jemandem etwas unrechtmäßig wegzunehmen, oder das vorsichtige, unbemerkte Sich-Bewegen, um nicht entdeckt zu werden.

A noun referring to the act of taking something from someone unlawfully, or the act of moving carefully to avoid detection.

unzählbar

1. TheftB1formal

   The act of taking someone else's property without permission or legal right.

   Diebstahl

   • Stealing is a crime that can lead to serious consequences.
   • He was arrested for stealing a car.
   • The store has cameras to prevent stealing.
   • She admitted to stealing the money from her employer.

   Synonymeburglaryembezzlementlarcenymisappropriationpilferagerobberyshopliftingtheftthievery

2. Sneaking or moving quietlyB2informal

   The act of moving in a quiet, careful way to avoid being seen or heard.

   Schleichen

   • The cat was stealing through the tall grass toward the bird.
   • He was stealing down the hallway so as not to wake anyone.
   • She spent the afternoon stealing through the old library aisles.
   • The thief was stealing along the shadows of the alley.

   Synonymecreepingskulkingsneakingstealth

• Verb, das die Handlung bezeichnet, fremdes Eigentum heimlich und ohne Erlaubnis an sich zu nehmen; auch allgemeiner: jemandem etwas unrechtmäßig wegnehmen.

A verb used to indicate the act of taking something that does not belong to you without permission.

unregelmäßiges Verb

1. Take without permissionA2formal

   To take something that belongs to someone else without their permission and without intending to return it.

   Stehlen

   • Someone stole my bike from the garage.
   • He was caught trying to steal money from the store.
   • Thieves stole jewelry from the museum.

   Synonymeappropriatefilchliftlootmisappropriatenickpilferpinchplunderpurloinrobshopliftswipethieve

   Antonymebestowdonategivereturn

2. Move secretly or quietlyB1informal

   To move somewhere quietly and carefully so as not to be seen or heard.

   Sich heimlich bewegen

   • She stole a glance at him across the room.
   • He stole out of the house at midnight.
   • The cat stole into the kitchen unnoticed.

   Synonymecreeppadprowlskulkslinkslipsneaktiptoe

3. Do exceptionally wellB2slangamerican

   Informal: to perform very well or be outstanding in a situation.

   Alle Aufmerksamkeit auf sich ziehen

   • She stole the show with her performance.
   • He stole the game with that last goal.
   • The new player stole everyone's attention.

   Synonymedominateexcelimpressoutshineshineslaystand outupstagewow

Phrasal-Variantensteal away