unterschlagen

C1

to steal

English meaning
to steal

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unterschlagen in a sentence

Er hat das Geld unterschlagen.

Word family

unterschlagen is built from unter (under, below). German builds meaning by welding words together, so knowing the parts usually gives you the whole.

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Questions about unterschlagen

What does unterschlagen mean in English?

unterschlagen means "to steal". For example: "Er hat das Geld unterschlagen."

What level is unterschlagen in German?

unterschlagen is a C1 word — c1 — advanced.

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