furzen
fart
Definition & meaning
To "furzen" means to break wind or pass gas. It is a colloquial and somewhat vulgar term used to describe the involuntary or voluntary release of intestinal gas through the anus. While it is widely understood by native speakers, it is considered impolite or crass in formal or professional settings.
Grammar & Word origin
"Furzen" is a weak verb. Its conjugation is:
- Present: ich furze, du furzt, er/sie/es furzt
- Past (Präteritum): ich furzte
- Perfect: ich habe gefurzt
The word is of Germanic origin, tracing back to the Middle High German "vurzen" and Old High German "furzan." It is etymologically related to the English word "fart."
Synonyms & antonyms
Synonyms:
- pupsen (a more common, slightly softer, and often considered less vulgar or child-friendly version)
- einen fahren lassen (idiomatic, literally "to let one drive")
- blähen (refers more to the physical state of flatulence or the feeling of being bloated)
- flatulieren (the medical/technical term)
Antonyms: There are no direct antonyms for the act of passing gas. However, one could describe the suppression of it:
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Examples
Man sollte nicht in der Öffentlichkeit furzen.verb
One should not fart in public.
Der Junge hat im Schlafzimmer laut gefurzt.verb
The boy farted loudly in the bedroom.
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