slut / slob
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slut
A strongly derogatory and insulting term for a woman who is accused of having a frequently changing sex life that is viewed as immoral.
Er hat sie im Streit auf übelste Weise als Schlampe beschimpft.
During the argument, he insulted her in the worst possible way by calling her a slut.
This word is extremely negative and should be handled with great caution. In the first meaning, it is a serious insult directed at a woman. In the second meaning as well, it is a derogatory and hurtful term.
Solche Beleidigungen sind in einer Diskussion absolut inakzeptabel.
Insults like that are absolutely unacceptable in a discussion.
The meaning 'messy person' is closely related to the adjective 'schlampig' (messy/careless), which means 'unordentlich' (messy) or 'nachlässig' (careless). A 'Schlampe' in this sense is therefore a person who is 'schlampig' (messy/careless).
Seine Arbeit ist immer so schlampig und voller Fehler.
His work is always so careless and full of mistakes.
Which of the two negative meanings is intended depends on the context. If it is about messiness, a chaotic room, or careless work, the second meaning is meant. If it is about relationships or sexuality, the first, strongly insulting meaning is meant.
Ihr Schreibtisch ist ein Chaos, sie ist eine totale Schlampe.
Her desk is a mess; she's a total slob.
The noun 'die Schlampe' (slut/slob) is feminine and is used almost exclusively for women. This reinforces the degrading and often misogynistic connotation of the word.
Es ist unfair, eine Frau wegen ihrer Kleidung so zu bezeichnen.
It is unfair to call a woman that because of her clothing.
prostitute
'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'.
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.
Die Prostituierte sprach in der Beratungsstelle über ihre Rechte.
The prostitute spoke about her rights at the counseling center.