German Word · Intermediate
bestehlen
to steal from, to rob
Pronunciation: [bəˈʃteːlən]
Meaning
to steal from, to rob
Example
Sie fürchtete, der Betrunkene sei vielleicht ein Einbrecher gewesen, der sie bestohlen habe.
She was afraid the drunk man might have been a burglar who had stolen from her.
Practice tips
- Practice bestehlen out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this German word is for intermediate-level learners.