faulen
Translation
to rot, to laze, to be lazy
Examples
Der Apfel beginnt zu faulen.
The apple is starting to rot.
Er fault den ganzen Tag auf dem Sofa.
He lazes around on the sofa all day.
Grammar Patterns
to rot The fruit is rotting in the heat.
to laze around On Sunday, I just want to laze around.
Similar Words
Synonyms: to decay, to spoil; Antonyms: to work, to be diligent
Etymology
From Old High German 'fūlēn', related to the adjective 'faul' (rotten, lazy).
Memory Tips
Connect 'faulen' to the English word 'foul'. A foul odor often comes from something that is rotting.