A vulgar and strongly derogatory term for a prostitute, meaning a woman who offers sexual services in exchange for payment. The word is often used as a crude insult.
example
Er hat sie im Streit auf übelste Weise als Nutte beschimpft.
During the argument, he insulted her in the worst possible way by calling her a whore.
Usage tips
Register: vulgar language
This word is extremely vulgar and derogatory. It is not used as a neutral description, but almost exclusively as a crude swearword and serious insult. You should definitely not use it in normal conversations.
EXAMPLE
Die Beleidigungen im Internet waren voller Hass und vulgärer Ausdrücke wie diesem.
The insults online were full of hate and vulgar expressions like this one.
Use as an insult
As an insult, the word is often used in fixed structures, for example 'jemanden eine Nutte nennen' (to call someone a whore) or 'jemanden als Nutte beschimpfen' (to insult someone as a whore). It expresses extreme contempt.
EXAMPLE
Er war so wütend, dass er sie eine Nutte nannte.
He was so angry that he called her a whore.
General insult
The word is also used as a general misogynistic insult to morally degrade a woman. It often does not matter whether the person actually works as a prostitute.
EXAMPLE
Im Streit fielen schreckliche Schimpfwörter, die nichts mit der Realität zu tun hatten.
During the argument, terrible swearwords were used that had nothing to do with reality.
Compare with
near_synonym · confusable
Nutte vs Schlampe
slut / slob
'die Schlampe' (slut) and 'die Nutte' (whore) are both very crude and insulting words. They can be used as swear words against women and are connected with derogatory ideas about sexuality. 'Die Nutte' literally means a prostitute, but it is vulgar and strongly derogatory. 'Die Schlampe' more often refers to a woman who is insulted because of her supposed sex life; it can also be used as a general insult. Learners should handle both words very carefully. They are not suitable for factual or neutral speech.
Nutte
Das Wort Nutte ist vulgär und sollte in einem sachlichen Gespräch nicht benutzt werden.
The word Nutte is vulgar and should not be used in a factual conversation.
Schlampe
Im Streit nannte er sie eine Schlampe, obwohl er sich später dafür entschuldigte.
During the argument, he called her a slut, although he later apologized for it.