playboy
der Playboy, die Playboys
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playboy
A wealthy man who devotes his life to pleasure, luxury, and changing love affairs. The term often has a slightly negative or critical connotation.
Er hatte den Ruf eines Playboys, der von einer Party zur nächsten reiste und nie lange bei einer Frau blieb.
He had the reputation of a playboy who traveled from one party to the next and never stayed with one woman for long.
| gender | masculine der |
|---|---|
| plural | die Playboys |
| genitive | des Playboys |
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | der Playboy | die Playboys |
| accusative | den Playboy | die Playboys |
| dative | dem Playboy | den Playboys |
| genitive | des Playboys | der Playboys |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
'Playboy' is a loanword from English, made up of 'play' and 'boy'. The meaning was taken directly into German and describes a man who treats his life like a game.
In alten Filmen wird oft das Bild des charmanten Playboys gezeigt.
In old films, the image of the charming playboy is often shown.
The term 'Playboy' (playboy) is rarely meant neutrally or positively. It often conveys a critical attitude and implies a superficial lifestyle, a lack of seriousness, and unreliability in relationships.
Sie möchte keinen Playboy daten, sondern einen Partner für eine ernsthafte Beziehung.
She doesn't want to date a playboy, but rather a partner for a serious relationship.
Common expressions connected with 'Playboy' (playboy) are 'den Ruf eines Playboys haben' (to have the reputation of a playboy), 'als Playboy gelten' (to be considered a playboy), or 'ein Leben als Playboy führen' (to lead the life of a playboy).
Er genoss seinen Ruf als Playboy und Lebemann.
He enjoyed his reputation as a playboy and bon vivant.
Sein Großvater galt in seiner Jugend als großer Playboy.
In his youth, his grandfather was considered a great playboy.
