Meaning 1colloquial · 82%
To take something secretly and without permission, intending to keep it.
Natural examples
Jemand hat mein Fahrrad vor dem Laden geklaut.
Someone stole my bicycle outside the shop.
Der Junge klaute den Apfel ohne zu fragen.
The boy took the apple without asking.
Sie klaute ihrem Bruder aus Spaß den Hut.
She playfully stole her brother's hat.
Usage note
Klauen is colloquial; stehlen is more neutral and formal. The verb usually takes an accusative object.
Mini-lesson: klauen
To take something secretly and without permission, intending to keep it. Klauen is colloquial; stehlen is more neutral and formal. The verb usually takes an accusative object.
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