das Bordell
brothel
A house or establishment where prostitutes offer sexual services.
EXAMPLE
Die Polizei kontrollierte das Bordell in der Innenstadt.
The police inspected the brothel in the city center.
das Bordell
brothel
das Bordell, die Bordelle
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Meanings
Forms
Forms adapted from the German Wiktionary entry Bordell, by Wiktionary contributors, licence CC BY-SA 4.0.
At a glance
| gender | neuter das |
|---|---|
| plural | die Bordelle |
| genitive | des Bordells |
The four cases
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | das Bordell | die Bordelle |
| accusative | das Bordell | die Bordelle |
| dative | dem Bordell | den Bordellen |
| genitive | des Bordells | der Bordelle |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
Usage tips
Typical collocations
When referring to an establishment, 'Bordell' (brothel) is often used with verbs such as 'betreiben' (to run), 'eröffnen' (to open), 'kontrollieren' (to inspect), or 'schließen' (to close). 'Ein Bordell besuchen' (to visit a brothel) is also a common collocation.
EXAMPLE
Die Stadt will das Bordell wegen mehrerer Verstöße schließen.
The city wants to close the brothel because of several violations.
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