burglar — a person who illegally enters buildings and steals things
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a person who illegally enters buildings and steals things
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈbɜːrɡlər/
Korean meaning: 주택이나 건물에 불법으로 침입하여 물건을 훔치는 사람, 도둑
Korean pronunciation: **버**글러
Example Sentences
- The burglar forgot to turn off his phone's flashlight and accidentally took a selfie while robbing the store.
- Police installed security cameras to deter potential burglars from targeting the neighborhood.
- The burglar got stuck in the chimney like a reverse Santa Claus and had to call the fire department for help.
burglar
NOUN//ˈbɜːrɡlər//
a person who illegally enters buildings and steals things
a person who illegally enters buildings and steals things
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Origin
중세 라틴어 'burgator'에서 유래되었으며, 이는 성채나 요새화된 마을을 의미하는 'burgus'에서 파생되었습니다. 원래는 성이나 마을에 침입하는 자를 뜻했죠.
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“The burglar forgot to turn off his phone's flashlight and accidentally took a selfie while robbing the store.”
“Police installed security cameras to deter potential burglars from targeting the neighborhood.”
“The burglar got stuck in the chimney like a reverse Santa Claus and had to call the fire department for help.”
“Modern burglars often target electronic devices and jewelry that are easy to resell.”
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