prostitution
die Prostitution
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prostitution
The offering and performance of sexual acts for payment as a trade.
Die gesetzliche Regelung der Prostitution ist in vielen Ländern ein kontroverses Thema.
The legal regulation of prostitution is a controversial topic in many countries.
| gender | feminine die |
|---|---|
| genitive | der Prostitution |
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | die Prostitution | – |
| accusative | die Prostitution | – |
| dative | der Prostitution | – |
| genitive | der Prostitution | – |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
The ending '-tion' marks many abstract nouns in German that come from Latin. These words are always feminine (die) and often describe a process or state.
Die Diskussion über die Legalisierung von Prostitution ist komplex.
The discussion about the legalization of prostitution is complex.
'Prostitution' is the abstract noun for the activity. The person who performs this activity is 'die Prostituierte' (the female prostitute) or 'der Prostituierte' (the male prostitute).
Er schreibt ein Buch über die Geschichte der Prostitution in Berlin.
He is writing a book about the history of prostitution in Berlin.
Common expressions are 'Prostitution betreiben' (to engage in prostitution) or 'in die Prostitution geraten' (to end up in prostitution). People also speak of 'legaler' (legal) or 'illegaler Prostitution' (illegal prostitution).
Viele Organisationen helfen Menschen, die aus der Prostitution aussteigen wollen.
Many organizations help people who want to get out of prostitution.
