der Lutscher
lollipop
A sweet made of hard sugar that is attached to a stick and sucked.
EXAMPLE
Das Kind bekam nach dem Arztbesuch einen roten Lutscher.
After the doctor's visit, the child got a red lollipop.
der Lutscher
lollipop / loser
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Meanings
der Lutscher
loser
A strongly derogatory colloquial expression for a person who is seen as stupid, incompetent, or as a loser.
EXAMPLE
Sei nicht so ein Lutscher und sag ihm endlich deine Meinung!
Don't be such a loser—just tell him what you think already!
Usage tips
Word structure
'Lutscher' is derived from the verb 'lutschen' (to suck). The ending '-er' here denotes either the object that is sucked or—in the insulting meaning—a person.
EXAMPLE
An der Kasse im Supermarkt gibt es oft Lutscher für Kinder.
At the checkout in the supermarket, there are often lollipops for children.
Context clue
The two meanings are clearly separated by context. If people are talking about sweets, children, or fairs, it refers to the sweet. In an argument or a disparaging remark about a person, it is an insult.
EXAMPLE
Möchtest du einen Lutscher mit Erdbeergeschmack?
Would you like a strawberry-flavored lollipop?
Regional usage
In Austria, 'der Lutscher' is the most common and neutral word for this sweet on a stick. In parts of Germany, a different word is often used colloquially.
EXAMPLE
In Wien habe ich mir am Kiosk einen Lutscher gekauft.
In Vienna, I bought myself a lollipop at the kiosk.
Strong insult
In this meaning, 'Lutscher' is a strongly derogatory and vulgar insult. You should only use it if you are aware of this effect, and avoid it completely in formal situations.
EXAMPLE
Er wurde wütend und beschimpfte den anderen Fahrer als Lutscher.
He got angry and insulted the other driver by calling him a loser.
Compare with
Lutscher vs Trottel
fool / idiot
„der Trottel“ and „der Lutscher“ are informal, disparaging terms for a person considered stupid or incompetent. „Trottel“ focuses more on stupidity or clumsy behavior, while „Lutscher“ additionally expresses contempt for a supposed loser. After a poor performance, the situation can therefore determine which word is more appropriate.
Lutscher
Die Zuschauer nannten den Verlierer nach dem Spiel einen Lutscher.
The spectators called the loser a loser after the game.
Trottel
Du Trottel hast beim Tragen die Kiste fallen lassen.
You fool, you dropped the crate while carrying it.
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