Klauen Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Klauen" is used as verb with the meaning of "steal", "pilfer" or "swipe".

Essential properties of "klauen"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

  • Infinitive: klauen
  • Simple past: klaute
  • Participle: geklaut

See full conjugation of klauen

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Note: These properties are not absolute. A transitive verb can be used intransitively and vice versa depending on context, and many verbs can be used reflexively even though they are not primarily reflexive.

Meanings of "klauen" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To steal informally"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Er hat mir mein Handy geklaut.He stole my phone.
  2. Die Kinder klauen oft Süßigkeiten aus dem Laden.The children often steal sweets from the shop.
  3. Jemand hat mein Fahrrad geklaut.Someone stole my bike.

2.) "To jokingly take without permission"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Ich habe ihm seinen Stift geklaut, aber ich gebe ihn zurück.I swiped his pen, but I'll give it back.
  2. Sie klaut immer meine Ideen, aber es ist nur ein Spiel.She always steals my ideas, but it's just a game.
  3. Er klaut mir ständig meine Mütze zum Spaß.He constantly takes my hat for fun.
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