shoplifting
der Ladendiebstahl, die Ladendiebstähle
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shoplifting
The theft of goods from a store, usually during business hours and without paying for them.
Die Polizei ermittelt wegen Ladendiebstahls in einem Supermarkt.
The police are investigating shoplifting at a supermarket.
| gender | masculine der |
|---|---|
| plural | die Ladendiebstähle |
| genitive | des Ladendiebstahls |
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | der Ladendiebstahl | die Ladendiebstähle |
| accusative | den Ladendiebstahl | die Ladendiebstähle |
| dative | dem Ladendiebstahl | den Ladendiebstählen |
| genitive | des Ladendiebstahls des Ladendiebstahles | der Ladendiebstähle |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
„Ladendiebstahl“ (shoplifting) is made up of „Laden“ (store) and „Diebstahl“ (theft). So it means theft in a store or shop.
Der Ladendiebstahl wurde von einer Überwachungskamera aufgezeichnet.
The shoplifting incident was recorded by a security camera.
Verbs such as „begehen“ (to commit), „anzeigen“ (to report), and „aufklären“ (to solve) are often used with „Ladendiebstahl“ (shoplifting). The phrase „wegen Ladendiebstahls ermitteln“ (to investigate shoplifting) is also common in police reports.
Die Polizei konnte den Ladendiebstahl schnell aufklären.
The police were able to solve the shoplifting case quickly.
„Ladendiebstahl“ (shoplifting) is used especially in news reports, police reports, and legal contexts. After „wegen“ (because of), the word often appears in the genitive case.
Der Mann muss sich wegen Ladendiebstahls vor Gericht verantworten.
The man must stand trial for shoplifting.
