Thief Meaning in English
word
/ˈθif/
theef
/θˈiːf/
theef
Definition
A thief is a person who steals something that belongs to another person. The word usually refers to someone who takes things secretly and without permission.
Usage & Nuances
Usually a general everyday word. Common collocations include 'catch a thief', 'stop thief!', and 'a car thief'. Don't confuse it with 'robber': a 'thief' steals things, while a 'robber' often steals directly from a person or place by force or threat.
Spanish: ladrónPortuguese (BR): ladrãoPortuguese (PT): ladrãoChinese (Simplified): 小偷 - 贼Chinese (Traditional): 小偷 - 賊Hindi: चोरArabic: لِصّBengali: চোরRussian: ворJapanese: 泥棒Vietnamese: kẻ trộmKorean: 도둑Turkish: hırsızUrdu: چورIndonesian: pencuri
Example Sentences
The thief took money from her bag.
basic
The store owner chased the thief down the street.
natural
The police caught the thief near the station.
basic
A thief stole my bike last night.
basic
Whoever took my phone is a thief, not a prankster.
natural
He looked around so nervously that everyone thought he was a thief.
natural