steal in Dutch
steal in Dutch is diefstal, roof, koopje — steal means to take something that belongs to someone else without permission or intention of returning it.
steal in Dutch
diefstal
The act of stealing.
roof
The act of stealing.
diefstal
(slang, figurative) A piece of merchandise available at a very low, attractive price; the act of buying it.
koopje
(slang, figurative) A piece of merchandise available at a very low, attractive price; the act of buying it.
roof
(slang, figurative) A piece of merchandise available at a very low, attractive price; the act of buying it.
stelen
jatten
ontvreemden
gappen
stelen
(transitive) To draw attention unexpectedly in (an entertainment), especially by being the outstanding performer. Usually used in the phrase steal the show.
What does "steal" mean?
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verb To take something that belongs to someone else without permission or intention of returning it.
"Someone stole her bike from outside the library."
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verb To take credit for or copy someone else's idea, joke, or work without acknowledgment.
"The comedian was accused of stealing another writer's material."
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verb To move quietly and unnoticed.
"The cat began to steal across the lawn towards the unsuspecting bird."
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verb In sports, to advance to another base, or take possession of the ball, through skill rather than a scoring play.
"The guard managed to steal the ball and sprinted down the court."
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steal in a sentence
- Someone stole her bike from outside the library.
- He was caught trying to steal cash from the register.
- The comedian was accused of stealing another writer's material.
- He accused his classmate of stealing his idea for the science fair.
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Frequently asked questions
What is "steal" in Dutch?
"steal" in Dutch is diefstal, roof, koopje. steal means: To take something that belongs to someone else without permission or intention of returning it.
How do you use "steal" in a sentence?
Example: "Someone stole her bike from outside the library." In Dutch, "steal" is diefstal, roof, koopje.
Are there other ways to say "steal" in Dutch?
Yes — Dutch has 7 translations listed for "steal": diefstal, roof, koopje, stelen, jatten, ontvreemden.
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