säufen
Translation
to booze, to drink heavily, (of animals) to drink
Examples
Er säuft jedes Wochenende Bier.
He boozes on beer every weekend.
Die Kühe säufen Wasser am Trog.
The cows are drinking water at the trough.
Grammar Patterns
((sb.)) ((säuft)) (sb.) boozes Er säuft jedes Wochenende.
((sth.)) to booze (sth.) Er säuft eine ganze Flasche Wein.
Similar Words
Synonyms: trinken (neutral), bechern (coll.); Antonyms: to stay sober
Etymology
From Old High German 'sūfan' (to drink, sip), related to 'saugen' (to suck).
Memory Tips
'Saufen' is the vulgar term for drinking, often implying animalistic or excessive consumption. Think of the sound of 'slurping'.