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prostitute in German

prostitute in German is Prostituierte, Dirne, Hure — prostitute means a person who has sex with others in exchange for money.

prostitute in German

Prostituierte
noun
A person who does, or offers to do, a demeaning or dishonourable activity for money or personal gain; someone who acts in a dishonourable way for personal advantage. [from 17th c.]
Dirne
noun
A person who does, or offers to do, a demeaning or dishonourable activity for money or personal gain; someone who acts in a dishonourable way for personal advantage. [from 17th c.]
Hure
noun
A person who does, or offers to do, a demeaning or dishonourable activity for money or personal gain; someone who acts in a dishonourable way for personal advantage. [from 17th c.]
Freudenmädchen
noun
A person who does, or offers to do, a demeaning or dishonourable activity for money or personal gain; someone who acts in a dishonourable way for personal advantage. [from 17th c.]
Nutte
noun
A person who does, or offers to do, a demeaning or dishonourable activity for money or personal gain; someone who acts in a dishonourable way for personal advantage. [from 17th c.]
Buhldirne
noun
A person who does, or offers to do, a demeaning or dishonourable activity for money or personal gain; someone who acts in a dishonourable way for personal advantage. [from 17th c.]
prostituieren
verb
(transitive, reflexive) To offer (oneself or someone else) for sexual activity in exchange for money. [from 16th c.]
anschaffen
verb
(transitive, reflexive) To offer (oneself or someone else) for sexual activity in exchange for money. [from 16th c.]
prostituieren
verb
(transitive, derogatory) To sacrifice (oneself, one's talents etc.) in return for profit or other advantage; to exploit for base purposes.

What does "prostitute" mean?

  1. noun A person who has sex with others in exchange for money.
    "The film follows a former prostitute trying to rebuild her life."
  2. verb To sell (oneself or one's talents) for money in a way seen as demeaning.
    "Critics accused the writer of prostituting his talent for a quick paycheck."
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prostitute in a sentence

  • The film follows a former prostitute trying to rebuild her life.
  • Critics accused the writer of prostituting his talent for a quick paycheck.
  • He refused to prostitute his principles just to win the contract.

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What is "prostitute" in German?

"prostitute" in German is Prostituierte, Dirne, Hure. prostitute means: A person who has sex with others in exchange for money.

How do you use "prostitute" in a sentence?

Example: "The film follows a former prostitute trying to rebuild her life." In German, "prostitute" is Prostituierte, Dirne, Hure.

Are there other ways to say "prostitute" in German?

Yes — German has 8 translations listed for "prostitute": Prostituierte, Dirne, Hure, Freudenmädchen, Nutte, Buhldirne.

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