faulenzen
laze · laze around
ohne Arbeit oder feste Aufgabe ruhig Zeit verbringen und nichts Wichtiges tun
The German word "faulenzen" is a verb that means "to lounge" or "to be lazy". It is derived from the noun "Faulheit," which means "laziness" or "idleness." "Faulenzen" implies a sense of relaxed inactivity, often associated with leisure or relaxation.
Similar words in German include "relaxen" (to relax) and "lümmeln" (to slouch or lounge around).
The difference is that "faulenzen" specifically emphasizes laziness or an absence of productive activity, while "relaxen" and "lümmeln" can also imply a more casual or enjoyable form of relaxation without the negative connotation of being lazy.
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Examples
Er möchte heute nur faulenzen.verb
He just wants to laze around today.
Er faulenzt am Wochenende gern im Garten.verb
He likes to laze around in the garden on the weekend.
Wir faulenzen am Wochenende gerne.verb
We like to laze around on weekends.
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