This is the 3136th most frequent German word.
diebstahl
Theft.
'Diebstahl' is used here as a noun to describe an incident involving the theft of an automobile.
Der Diebstahl des Autos geschah in der Nacht.
The theft of the car occurred at night.
In this sentence, 'Diebstahl' represents the general act or concept of theft, emphasizing its potential consequences.
Ein Diebstahl kann rechtliche Konsequenzen nach sich ziehen.
A theft can lead to legal consequences.
Here, 'Diebstahl' describes a specific instance of theft related to the store.