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