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plunder in German

plunder in German is Plünderung, Beute, Raubgut — plunder means to steal goods from a place by force, typically during war or unrest.

plunder in German

Plünderung
noun
An instance of plundering.
Beute
noun
The loot attained by plundering.
Raubgut
noun
The loot attained by plundering.
plündern
verb
(transitive) To pillage, take or destroy all the goods of, by force (as in war); to raid, sack.
ausplündern
verb
(transitive) To pillage, take or destroy all the goods of, by force (as in war); to raid, sack.
plündern
verb
(intransitive) To take by force or wrongfully; to commit robbery or looting, to raid.
ausbeuten
verb
(transitive) To make extensive (over)use of, as if by plundering; to use or use up wrongfully.
ausplündern
verb
(transitive) To make extensive (over)use of, as if by plundering; to use or use up wrongfully.

What does "plunder" mean?

  1. verb To steal goods from a place by force, typically during war or unrest.
    "Soldiers plundered the town before retreating."
  2. verb To take something excessively or wrongfully, as if by looting.
    "The executives were accused of plundering the pension fund."
  3. noun Goods stolen by force, or the act of taking them.
    "The pirates divided up their plunder."

plunder in a sentence

  • Soldiers plundered the town before retreating.
  • The invaders plundered temples and palaces alike.
  • The executives were accused of plundering the pension fund.
  • The pirates divided up their plunder.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "plunder" in German?

"plunder" in German is Plünderung, Beute, Raubgut. plunder means: To steal goods from a place by force, typically during war or unrest.

How do you use "plunder" in a sentence?

Example: "Soldiers plundered the town before retreating." In German, "plunder" is Plünderung, Beute, Raubgut.

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

Yes — German has 6 translations listed for "plunder": Plünderung, Beute, Raubgut, plündern, ausplündern, ausbeuten.

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