hooligan
der Rowdy, die Rowdys
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hooligan
A person who behaves recklessly and violently, harassing others or disturbing public order.
Mehrere Rowdys schlugen die Fensterscheiben ein und griffen Passanten an.
Several hooligans smashed the windows and attacked passersby.
| gender | masculine der |
|---|---|
| plural | die Rowdys |
| genitive | des Rowdys |
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | der Rowdy | die Rowdys |
| accusative | den Rowdy | die Rowdys |
| dative | dem Rowdy | den Rowdys |
| genitive | des Rowdys | der Rowdys |
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'Rowdy' (hooligan) is a distinctly derogatory term. It is especially common in media reports and everyday language when aggressive or disruptive behavior is publicly criticized.
Die Zeitung bezeichnete die angreifenden Rowdys als Gefahr für die Anwohner.
The newspaper described the attacking hooligans as a danger to local residents.
Typical collocations include 'randalierende Rowdys' (rampaging hooligans), 'Rowdys festnehmen' (to arrest hooligans), and 'gegen Rowdys vorgehen' (to take action against hooligans).
Die Polizei musste gegen mehrere Rowdys vorgehen, die vor dem Stadion randalierten.
The police had to take action against several hooligans who were rampaging outside the stadium.
'Rowdy' (hooligan) is often used in connection with soccer matches, demonstrations, public events, or road traffic. The context usually describes a group or individuals who disturb public order through aggressive behavior.
Nach dem Fußballspiel kam es zu Zusammenstößen zwischen Rowdys und der Polizei.
After the soccer match, clashes broke out between hooligans and the police.
