heist in German

heist in German is Raub, Einbruch, Raubzug — heist means a robbery, especially a carefully planned one targeting a bank, museum, or similar institution.

heist in German

Raub

noun

A robbery or burglary, especially from an institution such as a bank or museum.

Einbruch

noun

A robbery or burglary, especially from an institution such as a bank or museum.

Raubzug

noun

A robbery or burglary, especially from an institution such as a bank or museum.

Überfall

noun

A robbery or burglary, especially from an institution such as a bank or museum.

rauben

verb

(transitive) To steal, rob, or hold up (something).

stehlen

verb

(transitive) To steal, rob, or hold up (something).

What does "heist" mean?

noun A robbery, especially a carefully planned one targeting a bank, museum, or similar institution.
"The gang spent months planning the diamond heist."
noun A movie or story genre built around the planning and execution of a robbery.
"He loves heist films where the crew's plan unravels at the last second."
verb To steal or rob, especially in a bold or organized way.
"They heisted a truckload of electronics from the warehouse."

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

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C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

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heist in a sentence

The gang spent months planning the diamond heist.
Police recovered most of the cash stolen in the heist.
He loves heist films where the crew's plan unravels at the last second.
They heisted a truckload of electronics from the warehouse.

Similar words in German

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Common German translations

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Frequently asked questions

What is "heist" in German?

"heist" in German is Raub, Einbruch, Raubzug. heist means: A robbery, especially a carefully planned one targeting a bank, museum, or similar institution.

How do you use "heist" in a sentence?

Example: "The gang spent months planning the diamond heist." In German, "heist" is Raub, Einbruch, Raubzug.

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

Yes — German has 6 translations listed for "heist": Raub, Einbruch, Raubzug, Überfall, rauben, stehlen.

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