In German
faul
Meaning: lazy
Example sentences
Eristheutesehrfaul.
He's very lazy today.
Seinichtsofaul!
Don't be so lazy!
Grammar note
“Faul” is a short, regular adjective. Its opposite is “fleißig” (hard-working/diligent) — a useful pair to learn together.
Common mistake
Don't confuse “faul” (lazy) with the similar-sounding “faulen” family of words related to rot/decay — “faul” standing alone as an adjective describing a person always means “lazy”.
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Practise it in a lesson →Frequently asked questions
What's the opposite of “faul”?
“Fleißig” (hard-working/diligent).
How do you say “Don't be so lazy!”?
“Sei nicht so faul!”