prostitute

[US]/ˈprɒstɪtjuːt/
[UK]/ˈprɑːstɪtuːt/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n. Verkäufer von sexuellen Dienstleistungen; weibliche Prostituierte; männliche Prostituierte.
Word Forms
Partizip Präsensprostituting
3. Person Singularprostitutes
Pluralprostitutes
Präteritumprostituted
Partizip Perfektprostituted

Phrases & Collocations

prostitute oneself

sich prostituieren

Example Sentences

She was arrested for soliciting a prostitute.

Sie wurde wegen Freierwerbung verhaftet.

He was caught with a prostitute in a hotel.

Er wurde mit einer Prostituierten in einem Hotel erwischt.

She worked as a prostitute to support her family.

Sie arbeitete als Prostituierte, um ihre Familie zu unterstützen.

The movie depicted the harsh reality of a prostitute's life.

Der Film zeigte die harte Realität des Lebens einer Prostituierten.

He was accused of exploiting young prostitutes.

Ihm wurde vorgeworfen, junge Prostituierte auszubeuten.

Many prostitutes face violence and abuse in their line of work.

Viele Prostituierte sind in ihrem Beruf Gewalt und Missbrauch ausgesetzt.

She decided to leave the life of a prostitute and start anew.

Sie beschloss, das Leben als Prostituierte zu verlassen und neu anzufangen.

The organization provides support for former prostitutes looking to rebuild their lives.

Die Organisation bietet Unterstützung für ehemalige Prostituierte, die versuchen, ihr Leben wieder aufzubauen.

The documentary shed light on the dangers faced by street prostitutes.

Die Dokumentation beleuchtete die Gefahren, denen Straßenprostituierte ausgesetzt sind.

Real-world Examples

Truman had a drinking problem and visited a prostitute.

Source: Newsweek

" how to be a prostitute" is over the line?

Source: The Big Bang Theory Season 10

Yeah, but we're not sure she's a prostitute.

Source: English little tyrant

OK. She couldn't get a better job so she ended up being a prostitute.

Source: American English dialogue

The prostitute shouts, " Leave me alone, God! "

Source: Crash Course in Drama

A prostitute by the name of Mary Kelly.

Source: English little tyrant

Thugs, pickpockets and prostitutes lurked in the unlit alleys and shadowy streets.

Source: Gone with the Wind

At times like this, I wish women could go to male prostitutes.

Source: Sex and the City Selected Highlights

If you're an atheist, they're laid by dirty, lonely prostitutes.

Source: Mary and Max Original Soundtrack

The example I always use, I always use the example of a prostitute.

Source: Actor Dialogue (Bilingual Selection)

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