embezzlement / concealment
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embezzlement
The unlawful appropriation of money or property entrusted to someone. It is a criminal offense that often occurs in a professional context.
Der Kassierer wurde wegen der Unterschlagung von Firmengeldern angeklagt.
The cashier was charged with the embezzlement of company funds.
concealment
The deliberate withholding or concealment of information, evidence, or documents.
Die Unterschlagung wichtiger Beweismittel kann ein Gerichtsverfahren beeinflussen.
The concealment of important evidence can influence a court case.
The noun 'die Unterschlagung' (embezzlement/concealment) is derived from the verb 'unterschlagen' (to embezzle/to withhold). The ending '-ung' forms a feminine noun that describes the action or result of the verb.
Er wurde beschuldigt, Firmeneigentum unterschlagen zu haben.
He was accused of having embezzled company property.
This word belongs to formal language and is used mainly in legal, police, or business contexts. It is rather rare in everyday language.
Die Staatsanwaltschaft ermittelt wegen des Verdachts der Unterschlagung.
The public prosecutor's office is investigating on suspicion of embezzlement.
The context makes clear which meaning is intended. If it is about money or material assets, the criminal act is meant. If it is about information or documents, it means concealment.
Die Unterschlagung von einer Million Euro führte zur sofortigen Kündigung.
The embezzlement of one million euros led to immediate dismissal.
In legal and business contexts, 'Unterschlagung' (embezzlement) is often connected with the preposition 'von' and the item embezzled, for example 'Unterschlagung von Geldern' (embezzlement of funds) or 'Unterschlagung von Firmeneigentum' (embezzlement of company property).
Die Unterschlagung von Spendengeldern ist ein schwerer Vertrauensbruch.
The embezzlement of donation funds is a serious breach of trust.
infidelity / breach of trust
Both words can describe the misuse of entrusted assets, but they emphasize different aspects. „Untreue“ emphasizes the abuse of an entrusted duty or authority to manage assets, while „Unterschlagung“ highlights the unlawful appropriation of entrusted money or property. Use the appropriate word depending on whether the focus is on the authority to manage the assets or on the appropriation itself.
Die Mitarbeiterin wurde wegen Unterschlagung angeklagt, weil sie anvertrautes Geld für sich behielt.
The employee was charged with embezzlement because she kept money entrusted to her for herself.
Der Geschäftsführer beging Untreue, indem er seine Verwaltungsbefugnis zum Schaden der Firma missbrauchte.
The managing director committed a breach of trust by abusing his authority to manage the company's assets to the company's detriment.
