As a Noun: 1. The act of taking something away from someone without their permission and without intending to return it. English = stealing, theft. 2. A person who takes something from another person, especially without using violence. English = thief. 3. Things which have been taken away without permission and without any intention of being returned; things which have been stolen. English = stolen goods. As a Verb or Adjective: 1. To take something away from someone without their permission and without intending to return it. English = steal. 2. To have been taken away from you without your permission and without any intention of returning it. English = (be) stolen.