Beute
/ˈbɔʏ̯tə/
The English word 'booty' can be translated into German as Beute or Hintern.
If you mean loot or prey, you use Beute. If you are referring to the buttocks or backside, you use Hintern.
Meaning: The buttocks (noun)
Which one should you use?
While Beute can be translated as 'booty' in English, it refers exclusively to stolen goods or prey. It should not be used to describe a person's anatomy.
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈbɔʏ̯tə/
What mistakes should you avoid?
English speakers often mistake the German word Beute for the slang term for buttocks. However, in German, Beute refers only to loot or prey.
Did you know?
- The word Beute may be related to the name of the ancient British Celtic queen Boudica.
- In German, the word Beute is used for both the 'spoils of war' and the 'prey' caught by a predator in nature.
Examples in context
- Die Diebe teilten ihre Beute.The thieves divided their booty.This sentence is useful for showing how thieves divide their Beute.Tatoeba #4560052 by hjoest, translation #4557156 by AlanF_US
- Wow, schau dir ihren Hintern an!Wow, look at her booty!
- Hast du meinen neuen Po-Lift bemerkt?Did you notice my new booty lift?
Example conversation
Two friends are talking about their gym progress.
- MaximilianSchau mal, Sarah, meine Beute wächst!Look, Sarah, my booty is growing!
- SarahJa, Maximilian, das Training wirkt.Yes, Maximilian, the training is working.
- MaximilianIch mache jeden Tag Kniebeugen.I do squats every day.
- SarahDas sieht man wirklich.You can really tell.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry Beute, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries Beute, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
