English–German

“lazy” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/faʊ̯l/

Example

Ich mag keine faulen Ausreden.

I don't like lazy excuses.

Illustration for faul (lazy)

How to say “lazy” in German

“Lazy” in German is faul.

A person or thing with its healthy inner energy gone: a person does not act, while food has begun to decay.

Full entry for faul: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with faul

Am Sonntag fühle ich mich oft faul.

On Sunday I often feel lazy.

Tips for using faul

  • For a person, faul can sound blunt or judgmental, while unmotiviert is a more neutral description of low motivation.

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