Sugar-Daddy
The English phrase "sugar daddy" can be translated into German as Sugar-Daddy.
The term Sugar-Daddy is used as slang to describe an older man who spends money to maintain a relationship with a younger partner.
Meaning: slang: older man who spends money for a relationship with a younger partner (noun)
Did you know?
- While 'Sugar-Daddy' is understood by younger generations, an older German speaker might instead use the word Gönner, which implies a patron or someone who provides support.
- In German social media slang, some people might use the term Sugar-Mommy to describe a wealthy older woman, following the same linguistic pattern.
- While English speakers use the term without a hyphen, German grammar often requires the use of a hyphen in Sugar-Daddy to link the English words into a single noun.
Examples in context
- Mein Freund hat einen Zuckeropa gefunden.My friend has found a sugar daddy.
- Er versucht, ein Sugar-Daddy zu sein.He is trying to be a sugar daddy.
- Sie sucht nach einem Sugar-Daddy.She is looking for a sugar daddy.
- Mein Freund denkt, ich bin ein Sugar-Daddy.My friend thinks I am a sugar daddy.
Example conversation
Two friends are gossiping about a woman's new lifestyle in a café.
- LukasHast du gehört? Sie hat einen Sugar-Daddy.Did you hear? She has a sugar daddy.
- LauraEcht? Er muss sehr reich sein.Really? He must be very rich.
- LukasJa, sie kauft sich ständig teure Taschen.Yes, she is constantly buying expensive bags.
- LauraDas ist ja ein krasser Lebensstil.That is quite a crazy lifestyle.
