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slang
A very informal, often creative special language of a particular social group that changes quickly, for example young people or certain professional groups.
Manche Wörter aus dem Jugend-Slang schaffen es nach einiger Zeit sogar in den Duden.
Some words from youth slang even make it into the Duden after a while.
The word 'Slang' (slang) is often used as the second part of compound nouns to specify the particular group. Common examples are 'Jugendslang' (youth slang), 'Internetslang' (internet slang), or 'Soldatenslang' (soldiers' slang).
Der Jugendslang ändert sich von Jahr zu Jahr.
Youth slang changes from year to year.
'Slang' (slang) is often used with the prepositions 'im' (in) or 'aus dem' (from the). You can say something 'im Slang' (in slang) or know a word 'aus dem Slang' (from slang).
Dieser Ausdruck kommt aus dem Slang der 80er Jahre.
This expression comes from the slang of the 80s.
Although 'Slang' (slang) describes an informal way of speaking, the word 'Slang' itself is neutral. It is used both in everyday language and in more formal contexts, such as linguistics.
Die Professorin hält einen Vortrag über den Einfluss von Slang auf die Standardsprache.
The professor is giving a lecture on the influence of slang on the standard language.
colloquial language
Umgangssprache and Slang are both informal. Umgangssprache refers to general everyday language, while Slang is more strongly shaped by a particular social group and often changes quickly. Umgangssprache is the right word for generally casual everyday language, while Slang is used for distinctive expressions associated with a group.
Im Gespräch mit ihrer Clique benutzt Lea aktuellen Slang.
Lea uses current slang when talking with her group of friends.
Im Gespräch mit Freunden benutzt Lea einfache Umgangssprache.
Lea uses simple, colloquial language when talking with friends.
