Word Frequency (Worthäufigkeit) #15000
Word (Wort)

die faulnis

Translation (Übersetzung) decay, rot, putrefaction
Pronunciation (Aussprache) [ˈfaʊlnɪs]
B2
Nouns
Intermediate
Neutral
Tags (Tags)
abstract negative biology process chemistry decomposition
Faulnis refers to the process or state of organic matter decomposing, often with an unpleasant smell. It's used in both literal (biological decay) and figurative (moral decay) contexts. The word is feminine and typically used in singular form.

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faulnis is a German Nouns

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faulnis Examples (Beispiele) in English

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Die Faulnis im Holz war deutlich zu riechen.
The decay in the wood was clearly noticeable by smell.
Describing physical decay in material
Die politische Faulnis im System muss bekämpft werden.
The political decay in the system must be combated.
Figurative use describing corruption
Durch die Feuchtigkeit entstand schnell Faulnis in den Lebensmitteln.
Due to the moisture, decay quickly developed in the food.
Describing biological decay process

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faulnis Word Family (Wortfamilie)

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adjective (Adjektiv)
faul
Meaning: rotten, lazy
Example: Das faulige Obst roch unangenehm.
Adjective
faulig
Meaning: rotten, decayed
Example: Der faulige Geruch war überall zu riechen.
Adjective
verb (Verb)
faulen
Meaning: to rot
Tense: infinitive
Example: Das Obst beginnt zu faulen.
Verb
noun (Substantiv)
Fäulnis
Meaning: decay, rot
Example: Die Fäulnis breitete sich schnell aus.
Noun
Faulheit
Meaning: laziness
Example: Seine Faulheit war legendär.
Noun

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faulnis Usage & Related Words (Verwendung & verwandte Wörter)

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faulnis Collocations (Kollokationen)

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Faulnis riechen
to smell decay
Medium frequency
Faulnis verbreiten
to spread decay
Medium frequency
Faulnis verhindern
to prevent decay
Medium frequency
Faulnis entstehen
decay to develop
Medium frequency
Faulnis bekämpfen
to combat decay
Medium frequency
Faulnis im Holz
decay in wood
Medium frequency
Faulnis im Gemüse
decay in vegetables
Medium frequency
Faulnis im Fleisch
decay in meat
Medium frequency

faulnis Idioms (Redewendungen)

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Faulnis im System
decay in the system
Used figuratively to describe corruption or moral decay within an organization or system
Faulnis fressen
to eat decay
Literally refers to organisms that feed on decaying matter; can be used metaphorically
Faulnis setzt ein
decay sets in
Describes the beginning of the decay process
Faulnis verbreitet sich
decay spreads
Describes how decay affects more material over time
Faulnis überall
decay everywhere
Used to describe widespread decay or corruption

faulnis Synonyms (Synonyme)

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Verwesung
Meaning: decomposition
High similarity
Zersetzung
Meaning: decomposition
High similarity
Verfall
Meaning: decay, decline
Medium similarity
Verrottung
Meaning: rotting
High similarity
Muff
Meaning: mustiness, mold
Medium similarity
Moder
Meaning: mold, decay
Medium similarity

faulnis Antonyms (Antonyme)

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Frische
Meaning: freshness
Gesundheit
Meaning: health
Integrität
Meaning: integrity
Unversehrtheit
Meaning: intactness
Konservierung
Meaning: preservation

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faulnis Semantically Related Words (Semantisch verwandte Wörter)

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Verwesung Zersetzung Verfall Moder Muff Fäulnis Verrottung Korruption Degeneration

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