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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.
dialect
'der Dialekt' and 'der Slang' both describe forms of language that can differ from the standard language. 'Dialekt' is regional: people from a particular area speak that way. 'Slang' is more social and very informal: it often belongs to young people, particular groups, or scenes, and it changes quickly. The words can be confused because both are spoken in everyday life and can be hard for others to understand. Memory tip: Dialekt often shows where someone comes from; Slang shows more which group or situation the language fits.
Im Jugendzentrum benutzen viele Wörter aus dem aktuellen Slang.
At the youth center, many people use words from current slang.
Mein Vater spricht mit seinen alten Freunden immer im Dialekt.
My father always speaks dialect with his old friends.