maulfaul
taciturn; lazy to speak
English translations
- 01
rotten
- 02
bad-mouthed
- 03
slanderous
Word details
- German meaning
- Maulfaul bedeutet wortkarg, schweigsam oder ungern redend.
- English meaning
- Taciturn, reticent, or unwilling to speak.
- Synonym
- wortkarg, schweigsam
- German example
- Er ist ein maulfauler Mensch und sagt selten etwas.
- English example
- He is a taciturn person and rarely says anything.
- Comparative
- maulfaulerSuperlative: am maulfaulsten
Example sentences with “maulfaul”
Er ist ein bisschen maulfaul, aber ein guter Zuhörer. (He is a bit taciturn, but a good listener.)
Frequently asked questions
Is 'maulfaul' an insult?
It is colloquial and can be slightly critical, but often used affectionately to describe someone who doesn't talk much.