This is the 15119th most frequent German word.
stiehlt
"Stiehlt" means "steals" in English.
The word 'stiehlt' is used as the 3rd person singular present tense of the verb 'stehlen', meaning 'to steal', indicating that he is currently taking the book without permission.
Er stiehlt das Buch aus dem Regal.
He steals the book from the shelf.
Here, 'stiehlt' describes the action performed by the cat as a mischievous act or unexpected taking.
Die Katze stiehlt das Spielzeug des Kindes.
The cat steals the child's toy.
In this example, 'stiehlt' is used metaphorically, implying taking someone's time through irrelevant or bothersome inquiries.