Verb
at stjæle
Meaning
to steal
| Infinitive | Nutid | Datid | Førnutid |
| at stjæle | stjæler | stjal | har stjålet |
Example on how to use the verb – Danish version
Den lille by Alderbrook har altid virket tryg, men i aften glider en skygge gennem de stille gyder og stjæler duften af friskbagt brød fra fru Larkins køkken.
Da månen står højt, har tyven – en adræt vaskebjørn ved navn Milo – stjålet mere end bare krummer; han har stjålet gnisten fra den gamle lanterne, der hænger over verandaen, og med den et stykke af byens ro. Tidligere, da bageridøren svingede i, stjal Milo en croissant og pilede under hegnet, hans små poter efterlod kun svage fodspor. Næste morgen opdager byens borgere den forsvundne lanterne og den tomme tallerken, og fru Larkin sukker: “Jeg har stjålet lidt fred fra mit eget hjerte og håber, at den vil vende tilbage.” Ved middagstid annoncerer borgmesteren en eftersøgning, og et barn finder Milo krøllet sammen ved siden af lanternen med øjne, der stråler af drillerier.
Barnet griner og siger: “Han har stjålet vores bekymringer, men måske lærer han os bare at vogte over det, vi værdsætter.” Til sidst returneres lanternen, croissanten erstattes, og historien om den nat, hvor vaskebjørnen stjal byens opmærksomhed, lever videre og minder alle om, at selv små tyverier kan udløse store refleksioner.
English version
The small town of Alderbrook has always seemed safe, yet tonight a shadow slips through the quiet lanes, stealing the scent of fresh‑baked bread from Mrs. Larkin’s kitchen.
By the time the moon is high, the thief—an agile raccoon named Milo—has stolen more than just crumbs; he has stolen the sparkle from the old lantern that hangs over the porch, and with it, a piece of the town’s calm. Earlier, when the bakery door swung shut, Milo stole a croissant and darted under the fence, his tiny paws leaving only faint prints. The next morning, the townsfolk discover the missing lantern and the empty plate, and Mrs. Larkin sighs, “I have stolen a bit of peace from my own heart, hoping it will return.” By noon, the mayor announces a search, and a child finds Milo curled up beside the lantern, eyes shining with mischief.
The child laughs, saying, “He has stolen our worries, but maybe he’s only teaching us to guard what we cherish.” In the end, the lantern is returned, the croissant is replaced, and the story of the night the raccoon stole the town’s attention lives on, reminding everyone that even small thefts can spark big reflections.
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