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piracy
The illegal copying, distribution, or use of copyrighted works such as software, films, or music. It is often also referred to as 'Raubkopie' (pirated copy).
Die Filmindustrie beklagt hohe Verluste durch die weit verbreitete Piraterie im Internet.
The film industry complains of heavy losses due to widespread piracy on the internet.
piracy
The violent attack on ships at sea in order to steal cargo, the ship itself, or the crew, or to extort ransom. This meaning refers to sea robbery.
Vor der Küste Somalias ist die Piraterie nach wie vor eine große Gefahr für die internationale Schifffahrt.
Off the coast of Somalia, piracy remains a major danger to international shipping.
air piracy
The hijacking of an aircraft, also called air piracy.
Die Gesetze gegen Piraterie in der Luftfahrt wurden nach den Anschlägen deutlich verschärft.
The laws against piracy in aviation were significantly tightened after the attacks.
The word 'Piraterie' (piracy) is derived directly from the word 'der Pirat' (pirate). It describes the typical activity of a pirate, whether at sea or in a figurative sense in the digital space.
Einige Internetnutzer sehen sich nicht als Piraten, obwohl sie Piraterie betreiben.
Some internet users do not see themselves as pirates, even though they engage in piracy.
To distinguish the meaning, pay attention to the context. Words like 'Internet', 'Software', or 'Filme' point to illegal copies. Terms like 'Schiff' (ship), 'Küste' (coast), or 'See' (sea) refer to piracy at sea.
Die Piraterie von Computerspielen ist ein großes Problem für die Entwickler.
The piracy of computer games is a major problem for developers.
In connection with copyright infringement, 'Piraterie' (piracy) is often used with verbs such as 'bekämpfen' (to combat) or 'verhindern' (to prevent). People also often speak of 'digitale Piraterie' (digital piracy) or 'Piraterie im Internet' (piracy on the internet).
Die Regierung hat neue Gesetze zur Bekämpfung der Online-Piraterie erlassen.
The government has passed new laws to combat online piracy.
When it is about piracy at sea, 'Piraterie' (piracy) is often used with a geographical detail to name the affected area. The preposition 'vor' (off) is typical in combination with a coast or region.
Die Piraterie vor der Küste Westafrikas hat in den letzten Jahren zugenommen.
Piracy off the coast of West Africa has increased in recent years.
theft
Here, Diebstahl refers to taking someone else’s physical object, so that the owner loses it. Piraterie, by contrast, refers to illegally copying, distributing, or using protected digital works; the original does not have to be taken. It is often also referred to as “Raubkopie” (pirated copy).
Das unerlaubte Kopieren desselben Films aus dem Internet war Piraterie.
Illegally copying the same film from the internet was piracy.
Die Wegnahme der fremden Film-DVD war ein Diebstahl.
Taking someone else’s film DVD was theft.
