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piracy in German

piracy in German is Piraterie, Seeräuberei, Raubdruck — piracy means robbery or hijacking committed at sea against a ship not under the attacker's control.

piracy in German

Piraterie
noun
(crime, nautical) Robbery at sea, a violation of international law; taking a ship away from the control of those who are legally entitled to it.
Seeräuberei
noun
(crime, nautical) Robbery at sea, a violation of international law; taking a ship away from the control of those who are legally entitled to it.
Raubdruck
noun
The unauthorized duplication of goods protected by intellectual property law.
Raubkopie
noun
The unauthorized duplication of goods protected by intellectual property law.
Raubkopieren
noun
The unauthorized duplication of goods protected by intellectual property law.

What does "piracy" mean?

  1. noun Robbery or hijacking committed at sea against a ship not under the attacker's control.
    "The cargo ship altered course to avoid waters known for piracy."
  2. noun The unauthorized copying or distribution of material protected by copyright.
    "The studio blamed falling DVD sales on online piracy."

piracy in a sentence

  • The cargo ship altered course to avoid waters known for piracy.
  • The studio blamed falling DVD sales on online piracy.
  • Software piracy costs developers billions each year.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "piracy" in German?

"piracy" in German is Piraterie, Seeräuberei, Raubdruck. piracy means: Robbery or hijacking committed at sea against a ship not under the attacker's control.

How do you use "piracy" in a sentence?

Example: "The cargo ship altered course to avoid waters known for piracy." In German, "piracy" is Piraterie, Seeräuberei, Raubdruck.

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

Yes — German has 5 translations listed for "piracy": Piraterie, Seeräuberei, Raubdruck, Raubkopie, Raubkopieren.

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