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 remain sober
Etymology
Derived from Old High German 'sūfan' (to drink, sip), which is related to 'saugen' (to suck).
Memory Tips
This is a crude word. Use 'trinken' for normal drinking. 'Saufen' implies drinking like an animal or to get drunk.