trespass
word
Definition
To enter someone else's land or property without permission; also used for breaking a rule or law.
Usage & Nuances
'Trespass' is formal/legal. Most often refers to property, but can also mean going beyond acceptable limits. Common phrases: 'trespass on someone's property,' 'no trespassing.' Not for minor rule-breaking.
Spanish: entrar sin permiso - allanamientoPortuguese (BR): invadir propriedade - entrada ilegalPortuguese (PT): invadir propriedade - entrada ilegalChinese (Simplified): 擅自进入 - 非法侵入Chinese (Traditional): 擅自進入 - 非法侵入Hindi: अनधिकृत प्रवेश करनाArabic: تعدٍّ على الأملاك - دخول غير مصرحBengali: অনধিকার প্রবেশ - বেআইনি প্রবেশRussian: незаконно проникать - вторгатьсяJapanese: 不法侵入Vietnamese: xâm phạm (đất đai)Korean: 무단 침입Turkish: izinsiz girmek - tecavüz etmek (arazi/haklara)Urdu: غیر قانونی داخل ہوناIndonesian: masuk tanpa izin - menerobos (tanah/orang lain)
Example Sentences
If you trespass again, we’ll have to call the police.
natural
He was arrested for trespass.
basic
Do not trespass on this land.
basic
The sign says 'No trespassing'.
basic
We accidentally trespassed while hiking and had to turn back.
natural
She didn’t realize she was trespassing until the owner confronted her.
natural