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prostitute
A person who offers sexual services in exchange for payment. The term usually refers to women, but it can also be used for people of other genders.
In vielen Städten gibt es ausgewiesene Zonen, in denen Prostituierte legal arbeiten dürfen.
In many cities, there are designated zones where prostitutes are allowed to work legally.
The word 'die Prostituierte' (the female prostitute) is the feminine form of a nominalized participle. It is declined like an adjective. The masculine form is 'der Prostituierte' (the male prostitute).
Die Polizei befragte eine Prostituierte als Zeugin.
The police questioned a prostitute as a witness.
This noun belongs to a word family. The related verb is 'sich prostituieren' (to prostitute oneself), and the abstract noun for the activity is 'die Prostitution' (prostitution).
Die Studie untersucht die Lebensbedingungen von Prostituierten in der Großstadt.
The study examines the living conditions of prostitutes in the big city.
'Die Prostituierte' (the prostitute) is the formal and direct term, often used in official, legal, or journalistic contexts. Depending on the context, the term can be perceived as neutral or also as detached.
Das neue Gesetz soll die Rechte von Prostituierten stärken.
The new law is intended to strengthen the rights of prostitutes.
slut / slob
'die Schlampe' (slut) and 'die Prostituierte' (prostitute) can be confused because both are sometimes connected with sexuality. But the difference is very important. 'Die Prostituierte' refers to a person who offers sexual services in exchange for payment. It is a factual term. 'Die Schlampe', on the other hand, is a strongly insulting swear word and does not reliably say anything about a profession. It devalues a woman and should not be used neutrally. If you are talking about the profession, 'die Prostituierte' is the appropriate word, not 'die Schlampe'.
Die Prostituierte sprach in der Beratungsstelle über ihre Rechte.
The prostitute spoke about her rights at the counseling center.
Er beschimpfte die Frau als Schlampe, und alle fanden das verletzend.
He insulted the woman by calling her a slut, and everyone found it hurtful.