Erbeutest

Erbeutest is the second-person singular present indicative form of the German verb erbeuten. The verb erbeuten means to seize goods by force, to loot or plunder, typically during raids, warfare, or expeditions. The base form is erbeuten and the past participle is erbeutet. In a sentence, erbeutest conveys “you loot” or “you plunder.”

Etymology and morphology: erbeuten is formed with the prefix er- added to the verb beuten, which carries the sense of taking or seizing valuables. The prefix er- often marks completion or attainment in Germanic morphology. The present tense forms include ich erbeute, du erbeutest, er erbeutet, wir erbeuten, ihr erbeutet, sie erbeuten; the preterite and other forms follow regular conjugation patterns for weak verbs.

Usage and context: In modern standard German, the form du erbeutest is grammatically correct but relatively uncommon in everyday speech. The verb is more frequently encountered in historical narratives, literary descriptions, or formal contexts dealing with raids and plundering. In contemporary usage, speakers might opt for synonyms such as rauben, plündern, or berauben depending on nuance and register.

Examples: Du erbeutest bei der Belagerung wertvolle Güter. Historische Berichte beschreiben, wer was erbeutete.

See also: erbeuten, Raub, Plünderung, Raubgut.