suhlen
wallow
The German word "suhlen" is a verb that means "to wallow" or "to bask". It is commonly used in the context of animals rolling in mud or dirt, often for comfort, cooling, or to rid themselves of parasites. It can also be used more figuratively to describe a person indulging in or enjoying a particular situation or feeling, often with a connotation of being self-indulgent.
Similar words in German include "wälzen" (to roll), which specifically refers to the action of rolling over, and "sonnen" (to sunbathe), which relates more to basking in the sun. The difference is that "suhlen" implies an active engagement in a messy or immersive experience, while "wälzen" is more about the action of rolling, and "sonnen" is quite specifically about soaking up sunlight.
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Examples
Die Schweine suhlen sich gerne im Schlamm.verb
The pigs like to wallow in the mud.
Kinder suhlen manchmal im Garten.verb
Children sometimes wallow in the garden.
Große Tiere suhlen sich gerne im Schlamm.verb
Large animals like to wallow in the mud.
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