bootleg in German

bootleg in German is Stiefelschaft, Kontrabande, Raubgut — bootleg means to make, transport, or sell something illegally, especially alcohol or unauthorized copies of copyrighted material.

bootleg in German

Stiefelschaft

noun

The part of a boot that is above the instep.

Kontrabande

noun

An illegally produced, transported or sold product; contraband.

Raubgut

noun

An illegally produced, transported or sold product; contraband.

Schmuggelware

noun

An illegally produced, transported or sold product; contraband.

raubkopieren

verb

(ambitransitive) To make, transport and/or sell an illegal version or copy of a copyrighted product.

schwarz herstellen

verb

(ambitransitive) To make, transport and/or sell an illegal version or copy of a copyrighted product.

schmuggeln

verb

(chiefly, US, ambitransitive) To make, transport and/or sell illegal alcoholic liquor.

schwarz brennen

verb

(chiefly, US, ambitransitive) To make, transport and/or sell illegal alcoholic liquor.

What does "bootleg" mean?

verb To make, transport, or sell something illegally, especially alcohol or unauthorized copies of copyrighted material.
"During Prohibition, plenty of people bootlegged whiskey out of their basements."
noun An illegally made or sold product, especially an unauthorized recording or a knockoff item.
"He collected bootlegs of live concerts that were never officially released."
adj Made, sold, or copied illegally.
"They got caught selling bootleg copies of the new album outside the venue."

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

bootleg in a sentence

During Prohibition, plenty of people bootlegged whiskey out of their basements.
Vendors were bootlegging DVDs of the movie before it even hit theaters.
He collected bootlegs of live concerts that were never officially released.
The market stall was full of obvious bootlegs of designer handbags.

Similar words in German

black contraband moonshine

Common German translations

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Frequently asked questions

What is "bootleg" in German?

"bootleg" in German is Stiefelschaft, Kontrabande, Raubgut. bootleg means: To make, transport, or sell something illegally, especially alcohol or unauthorized copies of copyrighted material.

How do you use "bootleg" in a sentence?

Example: "During Prohibition, plenty of people bootlegged whiskey out of their basements." In German, "bootleg" is Stiefelschaft, Kontrabande, Raubgut.

Are there other ways to say "bootleg" in German?

Yes — German has 8 translations listed for "bootleg": Stiefelschaft, Kontrabande, Raubgut, Schmuggelware, raubkopieren, schwarz herstellen.

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