der Diebstahl
theft (masculine: der)
How do you say “theft (masculine: der)” in German? It’s der Diebstahl. See the pronunciation, an example sentence and a memory tip.
Articleder
Pluraldie Diebstähle
Pronunciationdehr DEEP-shtahl
Example
Ich melde einen Diebstahl.
I'm reporting a theft.
Memory tip
Dieb (thief) + stehlen (steal) = theft.
Frequently asked questions
Is «Diebstahl» der, die or das?
The correct article for «Diebstahl» is der.
What is the plural of «Diebstahl»?
The plural is die Diebstähle.
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