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10 Language-to-English DictionariesBurglary
/ˈbɜːrɡləri/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
The unlawful entry into a building or property with the intent to commit a crime, typically theft.
"The police reported a rise in burglary incidents in the neighborhood last year." - 2
The act of breaking and entering into a property with the intent to commit a crime.
"He was charged with burglary after being caught inside the store after hours."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The term 'burglary' originates from the Middle English word 'burglarie', which is derived from the Old French 'burglar', meaning 'thief'. The word evolved in the late 15th century to specifically denote the act of breaking into a building with the intent to commit a crime, particularly theft.
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Cambriolage
Transliteration: kɑ̃bʁi.laʒ
"Le cambriolage de la maison a été signalé à la police."
Einbruch
Transliteration: ˈaɪ̯nbʁʊx
"Der Einbruch in das Geschäft wurde von den Sicherheitskameras aufgezeichnet."
Furto con scasso
Transliteration: ˈfurto kon ˈskasso
"Il furto con scasso è aumentato nella zona."
Robo
Transliteration: ˈroβo
"El robo en la tienda fue reportado a la policía."
Arrombamento
Transliteration: aʁõˈbɐ̃mẽtu
"O arrombamento da casa ocorreu durante a noite."
चोरी
Transliteration: chori
"पुलिस ने चोरी की रिपोर्ट दर्ज की।"
入室盗窃
Transliteration: rùshì dàoqiè
"警方报告了入室盗窃案件的增加。"
주거침입
Transliteration: jug-eochim-ip
"주거침입 사건이 증가하고 있습니다."
侵入盗
Transliteration: しんにゅうとう
"侵入盗の事件が増加しています。"
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