stehlen
steal
The German word 'stehlen' is the verb for 'to steal'. It is used in the same way as the English word, to describe the act of taking something that does not belong to you without permission. It can be used in different tenses and with different pronouns, just like the English word. For example, 'Ich habe etwas gestohlen' means 'I stole something'.
Example sentences using: stehlen
Er hat versucht, das Auto zu stehlen.
He tried to steal the car.
This is the past tense form of 'stehlen', used in a sentence where the subject is trying to steal a car.
Sie dürfen nichts stehlen.
You are not allowed to steal anything.
Here 'stehlen' signifies the act of stealing. The sentence is affirming a rule or a law, declaring that you are not allowed to steal.
Ich werde nie wieder stehlen.
I will never steal again.
This sentence expresses a future action through 'werde stehlen', which will certainly not be carried out, making it a strong promise.