das Arschloch
Translation
arsehole, asshole, jerk
Examples
Er hat sich wie ein Arschloch verhalten.
He behaved like an arsehole.
Nenn mich nicht Arschloch!
Don't call me an arsehole!
Grammar Patterns
j-n ein Arschloch nennen to call (sb.) an arsehole He called me an arsehole.
Similar Words
Synonyms (vulgar): Idiot, Wichser (wanker), Mistkerl (bastard)
Etymology
A compound of 'Arsch' (arse) and 'Loch' (hole). Literally means 'arsehole'.
Memory Tips
This is a very strong and vulgar insult. Use with extreme caution, or not at all. It's important to recognise but not necessarily to use.