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A person who exploits prostitutes by controlling their work and claiming part or all of their earnings for themselves. This activity is a criminal offense.
Die Polizei konnte einen Ring von Zuhältern zerschlagen.
The police were able to break up a ring of pimps.
The word is derived from the verb 'zuhalten'. The historical phrase 'jemandem eine Frau zuhalten' meant to arrange a prostitute for someone. The 'Zuhälter' (pimp) is therefore the person who carries out this action.
Er wurde wegen Zuhälterei angeklagt.
He was charged with pimping.
This word has an exclusively negative and criminal connotation. It does not describe a legal or socially accepted activity and is always used in a derogatory context.
Die Reportage beleuchtete das brutale Vorgehen von Zuhältern.
The documentary shed light on the brutal methods used by pimps.
Common phrases are 'als Zuhälter arbeiten' (to work as a pimp) or 'ein Ring von Zuhältern' (a ring of pimps) when referring to an organized group. The word is often mentioned in connection with police investigations.
Die Polizei ermittelt gegen einen Mann, der als Zuhälter tätig sein soll.
The police are investigating a man who is alleged to have been working as a pimp.