faul
B1 Adjective
English Translation
lazy, rotten
What does „faul" mean in English?
„faul" is a German adjective meaning "lazy, rotten" in English. CEFR Level B1 — Goethe-Institut official vocabulary.
Example Sentences
1
Mein Sohn war am Anfang in der Schule sehr faul. Heute lernt er sehr fleißig.
My son was very lazy at school in the beginning. Today he studies very diligently.
2
Den Apfel kannst du nicht mehr essen. Er ist faul.
You can't eat the apple anymore. It is rotten.
CEFR Level
B1
Intermediate — main points on familiar topics, travel, and interests.
This word is part of the official Goethe-Institut B1 vocabulary list.
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