At the A1 level, you only need to know 'Einbruch' as a word for when a thief goes into a house. It is a 'break-in'. You might see it in very simple stories or news. Think of it as 'in' + 'break'. A person breaks to go in. It is a masculine noun: der Einbruch. You can say: 'Der Einbruch war in der Nacht.' This means the break-in was at night. At this level, don't worry about the economic or weather meanings. Just remember that it is a bad thing that happens to a house or a shop. If you see a broken window and things are missing, that is an Einbruch. The plural is 'Einbrüche'. It is important to remember the 'der' and the 'ü' in the plural. You will mainly hear this word in the context of safety and police in very basic German lessons.
At the A2 level, you should start to understand 'Einbruch' in the context of simple police reports or daily news. You should know that it comes from the verb 'einbrechen'. You might learn that an 'Einbrecher' is the person who does the 'Einbruch'. You can use it in sentences like 'Die Diebe planten einen Einbruch.' You should also be aware of the difference between 'Diebstahl' (theft) and 'Einbruch' (burglary). An Einbruch always involves breaking into a room or building. You might also encounter the phrase 'Einbruch der Dunkelheit' in stories, which simply means 'when it gets dark'. This is a very common way to describe the evening starting. At A2, you are building the foundation to use this word in more complex descriptions of events.
At the B1 level, you are expected to know the multiple meanings of 'Einbruch'. First, the criminal meaning: a burglary involving breaking into a property. You should be able to use verbs like 'verüben' or 'melden' with it. Second, you should understand the figurative meaning of a 'slump' or 'sudden drop'. For example, 'ein wirtschaftlicher Einbruch' (an economic slump). This is very common in B1 reading texts about the economy or work. Third, you should know the weather context, specifically 'Kälteeinbruch' (a sudden cold spell). You should be comfortable with the genitive construction 'Einbruch der Nacht' or 'Einbruch des Winters'. This level requires you to recognize which meaning is intended based on the context of the sentence, whether it is about crime, money, or nature.
At the B2 level, your understanding of 'Einbruch' should include more precise legal and technical nuances. You will encounter the term 'Einbruchsdiebstahl' in insurance documents or formal news reports. You should be able to discuss the causes and consequences of an 'Einbruch' in the economy, using sophisticated vocabulary like 'rezessiv' or 'konjunkturell'. You will also see 'Einbruch' used in more abstract ways, such as a 'Leistungseinbruch' in sports or at work, referring to a sudden failure to perform. Your ability to use the word in the genitive case and with various prepositions (e.g., 'nach dem Einbruch', 'trotz des Einbruchs') should be solid. At this level, you should also be able to distinguish 'Einbruch' from similar-sounding words like 'Aufbruch' (departure/new start) or 'Abbruch' (termination/demolition).
At the C1 level, 'Einbruch' is used in highly nuanced and sometimes literary ways. You might read about an 'Einbruch der Wirklichkeit' in a philosophical text, describing a moment where reality shatters an illusion. In historical contexts, 'Einbruch' can describe the sudden invasion or arrival of a new power or idea that disrupts the existing order. You will be expected to understand the word in complex compound nouns and metaphorical structures. For example, a 'Zivilisationsbruch' is a very heavy term related to the collapse of civilized values. You should also be able to use 'Einbruch' in formal writing to describe sudden changes in trends or social behaviors with high precision. Your grasp of the word should extend to its stylistic value—choosing 'Einbruch' over 'Senkung' or 'Fall' to emphasize the dramatic and disruptive nature of a change.
At the C2 level, you have a masterly command of 'Einbruch' and all its subtle connotations. You can use it to describe systemic failures, existential crises, or sudden shifts in poetic and academic discourse. You understand how the word functions in legal jargon versus its use in high literature. You can appreciate the wordplay involving the root 'Bruch' and how 'Einbruch' contrasts with 'Ausbruch' (outbreak/escape) or 'Umbruch' (radical change/upheaval). In a professional setting, you can use 'Einbruch' to analyze market volatility or sociological phenomena with the authority of a native speaker. You recognize the historical weight the word can carry in certain contexts and can use it to create specific rhetorical effects in your own speaking and writing. At this level, the word is not just a vocabulary item but a flexible tool for expressing complex ideas about disruption and change.

Einbruch 30 सेकंड में

  • Einbruch means burglary or break-in, involving illegal entry into a building.
  • It also describes a sudden slump or drop in economic figures or performance.
  • The word is used for the sudden arrival of night, winter, or cold weather.
  • Grammatically, it is a masculine noun (der Einbruch) with the plural 'Einbrüche'.

The German word Einbruch is a multifaceted noun that primarily translates to 'burglary' or 'break-in' in a criminal context. However, its utility in the German language extends far beyond the realm of police reports and crime scenes. At its core, the word is derived from the verb einbrechen, which literally means 'to break in' or 'to collapse inward.' This physical action of breaking through a barrier provides the conceptual foundation for all its various usages. Whether it is a thief breaking through a window, the temperature suddenly dropping, or the stock market crashing, the essence of an Einbruch is a sudden, often forceful or unwelcome, penetration or decline.

Criminal Context
This is the most common usage for B1 learners. It refers specifically to the act of entering a building illegally with the intent to commit a crime, usually theft. In German law, this is often categorized as Einbruchsdiebstahl.

Die Polizei untersuchte den Einbruch im Juweliergeschäft sehr gründlich.

Translation: The police investigated the burglary in the jewelry store very thoroughly.

Beyond crime, Einbruch is frequently used to describe a sudden onset of natural phenomena. When Germans speak about the beginning of the night or the arrival of winter, they use the phrase Einbruch der Dunkelheit or Einbruch des Winters. This suggests that the darkness or the cold doesn't just arrive; it 'breaks in' upon the world, changing the environment abruptly. This usage is considered quite standard and is heard in weather forecasts and literature alike.

Economic Context
In business and finance, an Einbruch refers to a significant and sudden drop in values, such as stock prices, profits, or sales figures. It implies a collapse rather than a gentle decline.

Nach der Krise erlebte die Firma einen massiven Einbruch ihrer Umsatzzahlen.

Translation: After the crisis, the company experienced a massive slump in its sales figures.

Lastly, there is the literal physical meaning. If someone is skating on a frozen lake and the ice gives way, that event is also an Einbruch. This physical 'breaking through' is the ancestor of all the figurative meanings. It conveys a sense of danger and suddenness. In psychological terms, one might also speak of a Nervenzusammenbruch (nervous breakdown), though Einbruch alone can sometimes describe a sudden loss of performance or morale in sports or work contexts.

Sports and Performance
If an athlete is leading a race but suddenly loses all their energy and falls behind, commentators will call this a 'Leistungseinbruch' (a slump in performance).

Der Marathonläufer erlitt bei Kilometer 35 einen plötzlichen Einbruch.

Using the word Einbruch correctly requires an understanding of the verbs that typically accompany it. In a criminal context, the most common verbs are verüben (to commit), begehen (to commit), and melden (to report). You don't just 'make' a burglary; you 'perpetrate' it. For a victim, the phrase is often einen Einbruch erleiden (to suffer a burglary) or Opfer eines Einbruchs werden (to become a victim of a burglary).

Action Verbs
Verüben, begehen, verhindern (prevent), aufklären (solve/investigate).

Die Alarmanlage konnte den Einbruch glücklicherweise verhindern.

Translation: Fortunately, the alarm system was able to prevent the burglary.

When discussing the weather or the time of day, the structure changes. Here, Einbruch acts as the subject or the object of a prepositional phrase, usually involving the genitive case. Phrases like bei Einbruch der Dunkelheit (at nightfall) are fixed expressions that every B1 student should memorize. They sound more sophisticated than simply saying 'wenn es dunkel wird'.

Economic Collocations
Massiver Einbruch, drastischer Einbruch, ein Einbruch der Nachfrage (slump in demand).

Wir befürchten einen Einbruch des Marktes im nächsten Quartal.

In more advanced usage (C1/C2), Einbruch can describe a conceptual break in continuity. For example, a historian might talk about the Zivilisationsbruch or a massive Einbruch in cultural development after a war. In these cases, it emphasizes the destruction of what was previously stable and whole.

The word Einbruch is a staple of German news media. If you turn on the evening news (like Tagesschau), you are almost guaranteed to hear it in one of two contexts: crime or the economy. News anchors will report on a 'Spektakulärer Einbruch' in a museum or the 'Einbruch der Exportzahlen' due to global tensions. This makes it an essential word for anyone wanting to understand German current events.

In the News
Headlines often use 'Einbruch' because it is shorter and more dramatic than 'Diebstahl'. It captures attention immediately.

'Polizei sucht Zeugen nach Einbruch in Grundschule.'

A typical local newspaper headline.

In everyday life, you might hear it when people talk about their insurance. Germans are known for being very insured, and Hausratversicherung (home contents insurance) is a common topic. If a neighbor's house was broken into, they will say, 'Es gab einen Einbruch bei den Meiers.' This is the standard way to communicate the event in a neighborhood setting.

Weather reports are another frequent source. When a cold front is approaching, meteorologists speak of the Kälteeinbruch. This specific compound noun is used almost exclusively in weather contexts to describe a sudden drop in temperature. If you are planning a hiking trip, you might hear, 'Vorsicht vor dem plötzlichen Einbruch des Winters in den Alpen.'

Police Procedurals
Fans of German crime shows like 'Tatort' will hear this word in every other episode. Detectives will discuss 'Einbruchspuren' (traces of a break-in) or 'Einbruchswerkzeug' (burglary tools).

One of the most frequent mistakes English speakers make is confusing Einbruch with Überfall (robbery) or Diebstahl (theft). In English, people sometimes use 'robbery' as a catch-all term, but in German, the distinctions are legally and linguistically strict. An Einbruch requires the act of breaking into a physical space. If someone steals your wallet on the street, it is a Diebstahl or an Überfall (if force is used), but never an Einbruch.

Einbruch vs. Diebstahl
Einbruch is the entry; Diebstahl is the taking of goods. You can have an Einbruch where nothing is stolen (e.g., the thief was scared away).

Falsch: 'Es gab einen Einbruch meiner Brieftasche auf der Straße.'

Correction: This should be 'Diebstahl'. You cannot 'break into' a wallet in this sense.

Another mistake involves the plural form. Many learners try to say 'Einbruche' or 'Einbrüche' without the umlaut. Remember that the 'u' changes to 'ü' in the plural: viele Einbrüche. Additionally, the gender is often mistaken. It is der Einbruch (masculine), not 'die' or 'das'.

Finally, learners sometimes use einbrechen when they mean 'to break' something (like a glass). To break a glass is zerbrechen. Einbrechen specifically means breaking *into* something or something *collapsing* inward. If you say 'Ich habe das Glas eingebrochen,' it sounds like you performed a tiny burglary on the glass, which makes no sense to a native speaker.

To broaden your vocabulary, it is helpful to look at words that are related to Einbruch but carry different nuances. For example, if you want to describe a theft that involves violence against a person, you must use Raub. If you are talking about a small-scale theft like shoplifting, Ladendiebstahl is the correct term.

Comparison: Einbruch vs. Raub
Einbruch focuses on the violation of space (breaking in). Raub focuses on the violation of a person (using force or threats to take something).

Der Banküberfall war ein bewaffneter Raub, kein einfacher Einbruch.

In the context of a slump or decline, alternatives include Rückgang (a general decline), Absturz (a crash, usually very steep), or Flaute (a period of inactivity or stagnant sales). Choosing Einbruch over Rückgang adds a layer of drama and suddenness to your description. It implies that the situation was stable until it suddenly 'broke'.

Another interesting related word is Durchbruch (breakthrough). While Einbruch is usually negative (a collapse or a crime), Durchbruch is positive (success or discovery). They both share the root Bruch (break), but the prefixes ein- and durch- change the direction and the sentiment entirely.

How Formal Is It?

रोचक तथ्य

The word 'Einbruch' is related to the English word 'break'. Both languages use the 'breaking' metaphor for entering a house or for a sudden change in state.

उच्चारण मार्गदर्शिका

UK [ˈaɪ̯nˌbʁʊx]
US [ˈaɪ̯nˌbʁʊx]
The primary stress is on the first syllable: EIN-bruch.
तुकबंदी
Durchbruch Abbruch Umbruch Handtuch Wörterbuch Besuch Versuch Tagebuch
आम गलतियाँ
  • Pronouncing 'ch' like 'k' (Einbruk).
  • Making the 'u' sound too long like 'oo' in 'moon'.
  • Confusing the 'ei' sound with 'ie' (Eenbruch).
  • Forgetting to stress the prefix 'Ein-'.
  • Merging the 'n' and 'b' into an 'm' sound (Eimbruch).

कठिनाई स्तर

पठन 3/5

Common in news and stories, easy to recognize but has multiple meanings.

लिखना 4/5

Requires correct plural (umlaut) and knowledge of genitive constructions.

बोलना 3/5

Pronunciation of 'ch' can be tricky for beginners.

श्रवण 3/5

Distinctive sound, usually clear in context.

आगे क्या सीखें

पूर्वापेक्षाएँ

brechen ein Haus Dieb Polizei

आगे सीखें

Überfall Raub Diebstahl Versicherung Sicherheit

उन्नत

Zivilisationsbruch Kontinuitätsabbruch Systemzusammenbruch Konjunktureinbruch Dunkelheit

ज़रूरी व्याकरण

Genitive Case with 'Einbruch'

Einbruch der Dunkelheit (The onset of the darkness).

Plural with Umlaut (u -> ü)

Einbruch -> Einbrüche.

Masculine Noun Declension

Der Einbruch, des Einbruchs, dem Einbruch, den Einbruch.

Compound Noun Formation

Kälte + Einbruch = Kälteeinbruch.

Preposition 'nach' + Dative

Nach dem Einbruch (After the burglary).

स्तर के अनुसार उदाहरण

1

Es gab einen Einbruch im Haus.

There was a break-in in the house.

Nominative singular: der Einbruch.

2

Der Einbruch war gestern.

The break-in was yesterday.

Simple past of 'sein'.

3

Die Polizei kommt nach dem Einbruch.

The police are coming after the break-in.

'nach' takes the dative: dem Einbruch.

4

Ein Einbruch ist sehr schlimm.

A burglary is very bad.

Adjective 'schlimm' follows 'ist'.

5

Hast du den Einbruch gesehen?

Did you see the break-in?

Accusative object: den Einbruch.

6

Mein Nachbar hatte einen Einbruch.

My neighbor had a break-in.

Perfect tense with 'haben'.

7

Diebe machen einen Einbruch.

Thieves do a break-in.

Plural subject: Diebe.

8

Wir haben Angst vor einem Einbruch.

We are afraid of a break-in.

'vor' takes the dative in this context.

1

Die Polizei sucht Spuren nach dem Einbruch.

The police are looking for traces after the burglary.

Spuren (traces) is plural.

2

Bei Einbruch der Dunkelheit gehen wir nach Hause.

At nightfall we go home.

Genitive: der Dunkelheit.

3

Der Einbruch geschah mitten in der Nacht.

The burglary happened in the middle of the night.

Verb: geschehen (to happen).

4

Niemand war während des Einbruchs zu Hause.

Nobody was at home during the burglary.

Preposition 'während' takes the genitive.

5

Sie haben den Einbruch sofort gemeldet.

They reported the burglary immediately.

Perfect tense with 'gemeldet'.

6

Der Einbruch wurde von einer Kamera gefilmt.

The burglary was filmed by a camera.

Passive voice: wurde ... gefilmt.

7

Es gab viele Einbrüche in dieser Straße.

There were many burglaries in this street.

Plural: Einbrüche.

8

Nach dem Einbruch kaufte er eine Alarmanlage.

After the burglary, he bought an alarm system.

Dative after 'nach'.

1

Der wirtschaftliche Einbruch betraf viele Firmen.

The economic slump affected many companies.

Adjective ending -e for nominative masculine.

2

Ein plötzlicher Kälteeinbruch überraschte die Wanderer.

A sudden cold spell surprised the hikers.

Compound noun: Kälteeinbruch.

3

Die Versicherung zahlt nicht für den Einbruch.

The insurance does not pay for the burglary.

Preposition 'für' takes the accusative.

4

Wir müssen uns vor einem Einbruch schützen.

We must protect ourselves from a burglary.

Reflexive verb: sich schützen.

5

Der Einbruch der Aktienkurse war dramatisch.

The slump in stock prices was dramatic.

Genitive plural: der Aktienkurse.

6

Trotz des Einbruchs blieb der Laden geöffnet.

Despite the burglary, the shop stayed open.

Genitive after 'trotz'.

7

Die Polizei konnte den Einbruch schnell aufklären.

The police were able to solve the burglary quickly.

Modal verb 'konnte' with infinitive 'aufklären'.

8

Ein Einbruch in die Privatsphäre ist inakzeptabel.

An invasion of privacy is unacceptable.

Figurative use of 'Einbruch'.

1

Der massive Einbruch der Nachfrage führte zu Entlassungen.

The massive slump in demand led to layoffs.

Genitive: der Nachfrage.

2

Die Täter verübten den Einbruch am helllichten Tag.

The perpetrators committed the burglary in broad daylight.

Phrase: am helllichten Tag.

3

Ein Einbruch im Eis kann lebensgefährlich sein.

Breaking through the ice can be life-threatening.

Literal physical meaning.

4

Die Statistiken zeigen einen Rückgang der Einbrüche.

The statistics show a decrease in burglaries.

Genitive plural: der Einbrüche.

5

Nach einem Einbruch fühlen sich viele Menschen unsicher.

After a burglary, many people feel unsafe.

Reflexive: sich fühlen.

6

Der Einbruch des Winters kam dieses Jahr sehr früh.

The onset of winter came very early this year.

Genitive: des Winters.

7

Er erlitt einen Einbruch seiner körperlichen Leistungsfähigkeit.

He suffered a slump in his physical performance.

Complex noun phrase.

8

Sicherheitsvorkehrungen können einen Einbruch erschweren.

Security measures can make a burglary more difficult.

Verb: erschweren (to make difficult).

1

Der Einbruch der Moderne veränderte die Kunstwelt radikal.

The advent of modernity radically changed the art world.

Abstract usage.

2

Man befürchtete einen Einbruch der moralischen Werte.

People feared a collapse of moral values.

Genitive plural: der moralischen Werte.

3

Der Einbruch in das Computersystem wurde spät bemerkt.

The hack into the computer system was noticed late.

Usage for cyber-crime.

4

Es kam zu einem Einbruch der diplomatischen Beziehungen.

There was a collapse in diplomatic relations.

Phrase: es kam zu (it came to/resulted in).

5

Die Autorin thematisiert den Einbruch des Chaos in den Alltag.

The author addresses the intrusion of chaos into everyday life.

Literary context.

6

Ein Einbruch der Dunkelheit löst oft Urängste aus.

The onset of darkness often triggers primal fears.

Psychological context.

7

Der Einbruch des Marktes war eine Zäsur für die Branche.

The market slump was a turning point for the industry.

Noun: Zäsur (caesura/turning point).

8

Die Spurensicherung untersuchte den Einbruchsort akribisch.

The forensic team investigated the scene of the burglary meticulously.

Compound: Einbruchsort.

1

Der Einbruch metaphysischer Zweifel erschütterte sein Weltbild.

The intrusion of metaphysical doubts shattered his worldview.

Highly abstract/philosophical.

2

Phänomenologisch betrachtet ist der Einbruch eine Diskontinuität.

Phenomenologically speaking, a break-in is a discontinuity.

Academic register.

3

Die Erzählung lebt vom Einbruch des Unheimlichen.

The narrative thrives on the intrusion of the uncanny.

Literary analysis term: das Unheimliche.

4

Ein Einbruch der staatlichen Ordnung drohte das Land zu spalten.

A collapse of state order threatened to split the country.

Political science context.

5

Die Architektur reagiert auf den Einbruch der Natur in den urbanen Raum.

The architecture reacts to the intrusion of nature into the urban space.

Architectural theory.

6

Der Einbruch der Stille war fast ohrenbetäubend.

The onset of silence was almost deafening.

Oxymoron/Poetic usage.

7

Wir beobachten einen Einbruch tradierter Verhaltensmuster.

We are observing a collapse of traditional behavioral patterns.

Sociological term: tradierte Muster.

8

Der Einbruch der Kälte korrelierte mit dem Anstieg der Heizkosten.

The cold spell correlated with the rise in heating costs.

Scientific/Statistical register.

सामान्य शब्द संयोजन

einen Einbruch verüben
Einbruch der Dunkelheit
ein wirtschaftlicher Einbruch
Einbruch des Winters
einen Einbruch melden
Spuren eines Einbruchs
ein massiver Einbruch
Einbruch der Nachfrage
vor Einbruch schützen
einen Einbruch aufklären

सामान्य वाक्यांश

bei Einbruch der Nacht

— At the beginning of the night when it gets dark.

Bei Einbruch der Nacht werden die Straßen leer.

ein plötzlicher Kälteeinbruch

— When the weather suddenly becomes very cold.

Ein plötzlicher Kälteeinbruch ruinierte die Ernte.

einen Einbruch erleiden

— To be the victim of a burglary or a sudden loss.

Die Firma erlitt einen schweren Einbruch ihrer Gewinne.

nach dem Einbruch

— After the event of the burglary happened.

Nach dem Einbruch fühlte sie sich im Haus nicht mehr wohl.

wegen eines Einbruchs

— Because of a burglary that took place.

Wegen eines Einbruchs blieb das Museum geschlossen.

ein Einbruch im Eis

— When the ice on a lake breaks under someone.

Ein Einbruch im Eis ist im Frühling gefährlich.

der Einbruch der Zivilisation

— A metaphorical collapse of social or cultural standards.

Krieg bedeutet oft den Einbruch der Zivilisation.

ein Einbruch der Verkaufszahlen

— A sudden drop in the number of items sold.

Wir beobachten einen Einbruch der Verkaufszahlen bei Autos.

Schutz vor Einbruch

— Measures taken to prevent burglars from entering.

Schutz vor Einbruch ist für Juweliere sehr wichtig.

Einbruch der Realität

— When reality suddenly disrupts a dream or fantasy.

Der Einbruch der Realität war für ihn schmerzhaft.

अक्सर इससे भ्रम होता है

Einbruch vs Überfall

An Überfall is an attack or robbery involving people; an Einbruch is about entering a building.

Einbruch vs Diebstahl

Diebstahl is the general act of stealing; Einbruch is the act of breaking in.

Einbruch vs Abbruch

Abbruch means termination or demolition, not a burglary.

मुहावरे और अभिव्यक्तियाँ

"Einbruch der Dunkelheit"

— Not strictly an idiom, but a fixed poetic expression for nightfall.

Wir müssen vor Einbruch der Dunkelheit im Lager sein.

neutral
"in Tränen ausbrechen"

— Related verb idiom: to suddenly start crying (burst into tears).

Sie ist nach dem Einbruch in Tränen ausgebrochen.

neutral
"das Eis brechen"

— Related idiom: to break the ice (socially).

Sein Witz half dabei, das Eis zu brechen.

informal
"ein Einbruch der Gefühle"

— A sudden overwhelming wave of emotion or a collapse of emotional stability.

Die Nachricht verursachte einen Einbruch der Gefühle.

literary
"in Panik ausbrechen"

— Related verb idiom: to suddenly become panicked.

Die Menge ist nach dem Einbruch in Panik ausgebrochen.

neutral
"ein Loch in die Kasse reißen"

— Idiom for a financial slump: to tear a hole in the budget.

Der Einbruch der Einnahmen riss ein Loch in die Kasse.

informal
"den Boden unter den Füßen verlieren"

— To lose one's footing, often felt after a traumatic Einbruch.

Nach dem Einbruch verlor sie den Boden unter den Füßen.

figurative
"Hals- und Beinbruch"

— Common idiom: Good luck (literally 'break neck and leg').

Viel Glück bei der Prüfung, Hals- und Beinbruch!

informal
"Schiffbruch erleiden"

— To suffer a total failure (literally 'shipwreck').

Seine Karriere erlitt nach dem Skandal Schiffbruch.

figurative
"auf dünnem Eis stehen"

— To be in a risky situation (related to physical Einbruch in ice).

Du stehst mit deiner Theorie auf ganz dünnem Eis.

informal

आसानी से भ्रमित होने वाले

Einbruch vs Ausbruch

Opposite prefix.

Einbruch is breaking in; Ausbruch is breaking out (prison, volcano, disease).

Der Ausbruch des Vulkans war gefährlich.

Einbruch vs Durchbruch

Similar root.

Durchbruch is a positive breakthrough or success.

Der wissenschaftliche Durchbruch war großartig.

Einbruch vs Umbruch

Similar root.

Umbruch is a radical change or upheaval in society.

Die digitale Revolution ist ein großer Umbruch.

Einbruch vs Abbruch

Similar root.

Abbruch means stopping something or tearing down a building.

Der Abbruch des Spiels wegen Regens war nötig.

Einbruch vs Aufbruch

Similar root.

Aufbruch means setting off or a new beginning.

Wir machten uns zum Aufbruch bereit.

वाक्य संरचनाएँ

A1

Es gab einen Einbruch.

Es gab einen Einbruch im Laden.

A2

Nach dem Einbruch + Verb

Nach dem Einbruch rief er die Polizei.

B1

Einbruch der/des + Noun

Der Einbruch der Kälte war schlimm.

B1

Wegen eines Einbruchs + Verb

Wegen eines Einbruchs ist die Tür kaputt.

B2

Einen Einbruch verüben/begehen

Die Täter konnten keinen Einbruch begehen.

C1

Der Einbruch von + Abstract Noun

Der Einbruch von Chaos war unvermeidbar.

C1

Ein massiver Einbruch bei + Dative

Ein massiver Einbruch bei den Exporten wurde gemeldet.

C2

Phänomen des Einbruchs

Das Phänomen des Einbruchs der Stille wird oft beschrieben.

शब्द परिवार

संज्ञा

Einbrecher
Einbruchsdiebstahl
Einbruchspuren
Einbruchswerkzeug
Einbruchssicherung

क्रिया

einbrechen
aufbrechen
zerbrechen
unterbrechen
ausbrechen

विशेषण

einbruchsicher
einbruchhemmend
gebrochen
brüchig

संबंधित

Bruch
Diebstahl
Raub
Verbrechen
Polizei

इसे कैसे इस्तेमाल करें

frequency

Common in daily news and weather reports.

सामान्य गलतियाँ
  • Einbruch meiner Brieftasche Diebstahl meiner Brieftasche

    You don't break into a wallet; you steal it.

  • Der Einbruch der Auto Die Panne des Autos

    A car breakdown is a 'Panne', not an 'Einbruch'.

  • viele Einbruche viele Einbrüche

    The plural requires an umlaut.

  • ein Einbruch machen einen Einbruch begehen/verüben

    Collocationally, 'begehen' or 'verüben' is better than 'machen'.

  • das Glas einbrechen das Glas zerbrechen

    'Einbrechen' is for entering/collapsing; 'zerbrechen' is for shattering things.

सुझाव

Plural Umlaut

Always remember the umlaut in 'Einbrüche'. It's a common mistake to forget it.

Home Security

When talking about home security, use 'Einbruchschutz'.

Economic Slump

Use 'Einbruch' to sound more professional when describing a market crash.

Cold Spell

The word 'Kälteeinbruch' is perfect for describing a sudden winter chill.

Insurance

In insurance, look for 'Einbruchsdiebstahl' to know if burglary is covered.

Pronunciation

The 'u' is short. Don't say 'Ein-brooch'.

Nightfall

'Bei Einbruch der Dunkelheit' is a very common phrase in books.

Action Verbs

Pair 'Einbruch' with 'verüben' for better style in crime stories.

In + Break

Think of it as the literal translation of 'break-in'.

Prevention

Words like 'einbruchsicher' describe things that are burglar-proof.

याद करें

स्मृति सहायक

Think of 'IN' + 'BROKE'. Someone 'broke' 'in' to your house. It's an EIN-BRUCH.

दृश्य संबंध

Imagine a thief breaking a glass window (Bruch) to get inside (ein). Or imagine a graph line 'breaking' and falling down.

Word Web

Polizei Dieb Fenster Geld Nacht Winter Aktien Angst

चैलेंज

Try to use 'Einbruch' in three different ways today: once for a crime, once for the weather, and once for a drop in your energy levels.

शब्द की उत्पत्ति

From the Middle High German word 'inbruch', which essentially meant 'a breaking in'. It is a combination of the prefix 'ein-' (in/into) and 'Bruch' (a break/fracture).

मूल अर्थ: The physical act of breaking through a surface or entering a space by force.

Germanic

सांस्कृतिक संदर्भ

Be sensitive when discussing this with victims, as an Einbruch is considered a major violation of personal privacy in German culture.

English speakers often say 'robbery' for a house break-in, but in German, you must use 'Einbruch'. Using 'Raub' (robbery) implies you were personally threatened.

Tatort (TV series) Die Drei Fragezeichen (Detective stories) Krimi-Literatur

असल ज़िंदगी में अभ्यास करें

वास्तविक संदर्भ

Crime

  • die Polizei rufen
  • den Schaden melden
  • die Versicherung kontaktieren
  • Schlösser austauschen

Economy

  • sinkende Preise
  • weniger Nachfrage
  • finanzielle Krise
  • Verluste machen

Weather

  • es wird kalt
  • die Sonne geht unter
  • der erste Schnee
  • warme Kleidung anziehen

Sports

  • keine Kraft mehr
  • das Rennen verlieren
  • müde werden
  • die Form verlieren

Nature

  • das Eis bricht
  • Gefahr am See
  • Vorsicht beim Schlittschuhlaufen
  • Rettung rufen

बातचीत की शुरुआत

"Hast du jemals einen Einbruch erlebt oder davon in den Nachrichten gehört?"

"Was ist der beste Schutz gegen einen Einbruch in einer Großstadt?"

"Wie reagiert die Wirtschaft normalerweise auf einen plötzlichen Einbruch der Börse?"

"Magst du den Einbruch des Winters oder bevorzugst du warmes Wetter?"

"Warum ist der Einbruch der Dunkelheit in Filmen oft so gruselig?"

डायरी विषय

Schreibe über einen fiktiven Einbruch in ein Museum. Was wurde gestohlen?

Beschreibe deine Gefühle beim Einbruch der Nacht in einem fremden Land.

Analysiere, wie ein wirtschaftlicher Einbruch das tägliche Leben der Menschen verändert.

Was würdest du tun, um dein Haus vor einem Einbruch zu sichern?

Reflektiere über einen Moment, in dem du einen Leistungseinbruch hattest.

अक्सर पूछे जाने वाले सवाल

10 सवाल

No, it can be for shops, cars, computers, or even metaphorical things like prices or the weather.

Einbruch is the entry into the building. Diebstahl is the theft itself. You can have an Einbruch without a Diebstahl if nothing is taken.

The verb is 'einbrechen'. For example: 'Jemand ist in das Haus eingebrochen.'

It means nightfall or the onset of darkness.

It is masculine: der Einbruch.

The plural is 'die Einbrüche' (with an umlaut).

No, a car breakdown is called a 'Panne'.

Yes, to describe a sudden drop in sales or stock prices (e.g., Umsatzeinbruch).

An Einbrecher is a burglar (the person who commits the Einbruch).

It is a standard word used in both everyday conversation and formal news.

खुद को परखो 180 सवाल

writing

Write a sentence about a burglary in a shop.

Well written! Good try! Check the sample answer below.

सही! बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब:
writing

Describe what happens at 'Einbruch der Dunkelheit'.

Well written! Good try! Check the sample answer below.

सही! बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब:
writing

Explain why a company might have an 'Umsatzeinbruch'.

Well written! Good try! Check the sample answer below.

सही! बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब:
writing

Write a short dialogue between a victim and the police.

Well written! Good try! Check the sample answer below.

सही! बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब:
writing

What are three things you can do to prevent an Einbruch?

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सही! बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब:
writing

Write a headline for a newspaper about an economic slump.

Well written! Good try! Check the sample answer below.

सही! बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब:
writing

Use the word 'Einbrüche' (plural) in a sentence.

Well written! Good try! Check the sample answer below.

सही! बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब:
writing

Explain the difference between Einbruch and Diebstahl in your own words.

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सही! बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब:
writing

Write a sentence about a sudden cold spell using 'Kälteeinbruch'.

Well written! Good try! Check the sample answer below.

सही! बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब:
writing

Describe a moment when you felt a 'Leistungseinbruch'.

Well written! Good try! Check the sample answer below.

सही! बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब:
writing

Write a formal email to an insurance company reporting a burglary.

Well written! Good try! Check the sample answer below.

सही! बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब:
writing

Create a story starting with: 'Bei Einbruch der Nacht...'

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सही! बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब:
writing

Discuss the impact of an 'Einbruch der Moral' in a society.

Well written! Good try! Check the sample answer below.

सही! बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब:
writing

Write a warning sign for a frozen lake about 'Einbruchgefahr'.

Well written! Good try! Check the sample answer below.

सही! बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब:
writing

How does an 'Einbruch' change a person's feeling of safety?

Well written! Good try! Check the sample answer below.

सही! बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब:
writing

Write five compound nouns with 'Einbruch'.

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सही! बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब:
writing

Describe a 'Durchbruch' that followed an 'Einbruch'.

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सही! बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब:
writing

Write a sentence using 'während des Einbruchs'.

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सही! बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब:
writing

What tools might an 'Einbrecher' use?

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सही! बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब:
writing

Write a short poem about the 'Einbruch des Winters'.

Well written! Good try! Check the sample answer below.

सही! बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब:
speaking

Describe a burglary scene you saw in a movie.

Read this aloud:

सही! बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब:
speaking

How do you protect your home from an Einbruch?

Read this aloud:

सही! बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब:
speaking

Talk about the 'Einbruch der Dunkelheit' in your city.

Read this aloud:

सही! बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब:
speaking

What would you do if you discovered an Einbruch?

Read this aloud:

सही! बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब:
speaking

Discuss why economic slumps happen.

Read this aloud:

सही! बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब:
speaking

Pronounce 'Einbruch' and 'Einbrüche' clearly.

Read this aloud:

सही! बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब:
speaking

Tell a short story about a 'Kälteeinbruch'.

Read this aloud:

सही! बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब:
speaking

Explain the word 'Einbrecher' to a friend.

Read this aloud:

सही! बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब:
speaking

How do you feel about the 'Einbruch des Winters'?

Read this aloud:

सही! बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब:
speaking

Discuss the importance of insurance after an Einbruch.

Read this aloud:

सही! बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब:
speaking

Describe a time you had a 'Leistungseinbruch'.

Read this aloud:

सही! बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब:
speaking

What is 'Einbruchswerkzeug' and why is it illegal?

Read this aloud:

सही! बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब:
speaking

Discuss the difference between 'Einbruch' and 'Raub'.

Read this aloud:

सही! बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब:
speaking

Roleplay: Call the police to report an Einbruch.

Read this aloud:

सही! बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब:
speaking

How can technology prevent an Einbruch?

Read this aloud:

सही! बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब:
speaking

Talk about 'Einbruch der Privatsphäre' on the internet.

Read this aloud:

सही! बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब:
speaking

Describe the atmosphere at 'Einbruch der Nacht' in a forest.

Read this aloud:

सही! बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब:
speaking

Explain 'Umsatzeinbruch' in a business meeting context.

Read this aloud:

सही! बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब:
speaking

Talk about 'Einbruchgefahr' on a frozen lake.

Read this aloud:

सही! बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब:
speaking

Discuss the metaphorical 'Einbruch der Realität'.

Read this aloud:

सही! बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब:
listening

Listen and identify: 'Der Einbruch war gestern Nacht.'

सही! बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब:
सही! बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब:
listening

Listen and identify: 'Wir erwarten einen Kälteeinbruch.'

सही! बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब:
सही! बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब:
listening

Listen and identify: 'Es gab keine Spuren eines Einbruchs.'

सही! बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब:
सही! बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब:
listening

Listen and identify: 'Ein massiver Einbruch der Aktienkurse.'

सही! बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब:
सही! बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब:
listening

Listen and identify: 'Bei Einbruch der Dunkelheit...'

सही! बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब:
सही! बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब:
listening

Listen and identify: 'Der Einbrecher wurde gefasst.'

सही! बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब:
सही! बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब:
listening

Listen and identify: 'Ein Einbruch in die IT-Systeme.'

सही! बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब:
सही! बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब:
listening

Listen and identify: 'Opfer eines Einbruchs werden.'

सही! बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब:
सही! बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब:
listening

Listen and identify: 'Einbruchhemmende Fenster.'

सही! बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब:
सही! बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब:
listening

Listen and identify: 'Einbruch der Zivilisation.'

सही! बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब:
सही! बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब:
listening

Listen and identify: 'Wegen eines Einbruchs geschlossen.'

सही! बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब:
सही! बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब:
listening

Listen and identify: 'Der Einbruch geschah unbemerkt.'

सही! बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब:
सही! बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब:
listening

Listen and identify: 'Einbruch im Eis verhindern.'

सही! बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब:
सही! बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब:
listening

Listen and identify: 'Leistungseinbruch im Marathon.'

सही! बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब:
सही! बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब:
listening

Listen and identify: 'Spuren am Einbruchort.'

सही! बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब:
सही! बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब:
error correction

Es gab einen Einbruche.

सही! बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब: Es gab einen Einbruch.
error correction

Bei Einbruch die Dunkelheit.

सही! बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब: Bei Einbruch der Dunkelheit.
error correction

Die Polizei sucht den Einbrechung.

सही! बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब: Die Polizei sucht den Einbrecher.
error correction

Wegen ein Einbruch.

सही! बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब: Wegen eines Einbruchs.
error correction

Er hat einen Einbruch gemachen.

सही! बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब: Er hat einen Einbruch begangen.
error correction

Viele Einbruche in der Stadt.

सही! बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब: Viele Einbrüche in der Stadt.
error correction

Der Einbruch des Winters war warm.

सही! बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब: Der Einbruch des Winters war kalt.
error correction

Einbruch in das Auto ist legal.

सही! बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब: Einbruch in das Auto ist illegal.

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Perfect score!

संबंधित सामग्री

home के और शब्द

abdecken

B1

खाने के बाद मेज साफ करना; सुरक्षा के लिए किसी चीज़ को ढंकना।

abdichten

B1

किसी चीज़ को जलरोधक बनाना ताकि पानी अंदर या बाहर न जा सके।

Abfalleimer

B1

कूड़ेदान एक ऐसा पात्र है जिसका उपयोग कचरा और अपशिष्ट पदार्थों को इकट्ठा करने के लिए किया जाता है।

Abfluss

B1

drain

abgenutzt

B1

लगातार उपयोग के कारण घिसा हुआ या पुराना।

abhängen

B1

लटकती हुई चीज़ को नीचे उतारना।

Ablesen

B1

मीटर रीडिंग या कागज से पढ़ना।

abreißen

B1

किसी इमारत को गिराना या अचानक संपर्क टूट जाना। 'वे पुरानी इमारत को गिरा रहे हैं' या 'हमारा संपर्क टूट गया'।

abstauben

B1

किसी सतह से धूल झाड़ना।

Abstellraum

B1

अबश्टेलराउम आपके घर में वह व्यावहारिक जगह है जहाँ आप रोज़मर्रा की ज़रूरत की चीज़ें स्टोर कर सकते हैं।

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