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Loot
01
Kohle, Geld
an informal term for money, often suggesting a significant amount
Example
The sudden influx of loot from the unexpected bonus surprised him.
They were thrilled with the loot they gathered from the profitable venture.
She was careful with her loot, making sure it was securely stored.
02
Beute, Loot
money, goods, or valuables that have been taken by force or through illegal means
Example
The robbers divided the loot among themselves after the successful heist, unaware that the police were closing in on them.
The pirates buried their loot on a remote island, leaving behind a cryptic map to mark the spot.
During the raid, the invaders amassed a significant amount of loot, which included gold, jewels, and rare artifacts.
03
Beute, Raubgut
the personal belongings or valuable items that have been taken or confiscated from an enemy or adversary during a time of conflict or war
to loot
01
plündern, ausrauben
to illegally obtain or exploit copyrighted or patented material for personal gain
Transitive: to loot intellectual property
Example
The company discovered that a competitor had looted their proprietary software code and was selling a similar product under a different name.
Online piracy websites facilitate the looting of movies and music by offering illegal downloads to users.
The author sued the publishing company for allowing others to loot his book by reproducing it without permission.
02
plündern, ausrauben
to steal or take goods or valuables by force, typically during a time of war or disorder
Transitive: to loot a place
Example
The rioters loot the stores, grabbing anything of value during the chaos.
Last night, thieves looted the warehouse, stealing electronics and jewelry.
They are currently looting the village, taking whatever they can find.
