English–German

“thug” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈʃlɛːgɐ/

Example

Die Polizei verhaftete den Schläger.

The police arrested the thug.

Illustration for Schläger (thug)

How to say “thug” in German

“Thug” in German is Schläger.

A hitter whose role centers on striking, either as a violent attacker or as equipment used to strike.

Full entry for Schläger: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with Schläger

Auf dem Bahnhof wurde ein Mann von einem Schläger attackiert.

At the train station, a man was attacked by a thug.

Tips for using Schläger

  • As a person label, Schläger is masculine: der Schläger, den Schläger, and plural die Schläger; the plural form matches the singular.

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