burglar
word
/ˈbɝɡɫɝ/
BUR-glur
/bˈɜːɡlɐ/
BUR-gluh
Definition
A burglar is a person who illegally enters a building, usually a house, to steal things.
Usage & Nuances
'Burglar' specifically refers to someone who breaks into buildings to steal, not just any thief. Formal/legal term; not used for street robbers or pickpockets. Common in 'burglar alarm', 'burglar-proof', and the verb 'burgle' (mainly UK).
Spanish: ladrón (de casas) - ladrón (por allanamiento)Portuguese (BR): ladrão (de casas) - arrombadorPortuguese (PT): ladrão (de casas) - assaltante (de residências)Chinese (Simplified): 窃贼 - 入室盗窃犯Chinese (Traditional): 竊賊 - 入室竊盜犯Hindi: चोर (घर में सेंध लगाने वाला)Arabic: سارق المنازل - لص المنازلBengali: চোর (বাড়িঘরে চুরি করে) - বাড়িঘরের চোরRussian: вор-взломщик - грабитель (проникающий в жилище)Japanese: 侵入盗 - 泥棒（家に入る）Vietnamese: kẻ đột nhập - kẻ trộm đột nhậpKorean: 밤도둑 - 절도범(가정 침입)Turkish: hırsız (eve giren)Urdu: چور (گھر میں گھسنے والا)Indonesian: pencuri (rumah) - maling (rumah)
Example Sentences
The police caught the burglar in the act.
basic
They installed a burglar alarm in their house.
basic
The burglar slipped away before anyone noticed.
natural
Did you hear a burglar tried to break into our neighbor's house last night?
natural
Our dog barked loudly and scared the burglar away.
natural
The burglar broke a window to get inside.
basic