verrottet

rotten; decayed

English translations

  1. 01

    rot

  2. 02

    decaying

  3. 03

    rotten

  4. 04

    putrefied

Word details

German meaning
In einem Zustand der Zersetzung befindlich, meist durch Bakterien oder Pilze.
English meaning
Rotten
Synonym
faul, zersetzt
German example
Das Obst im Kühlschrank war schon verrottet.
English example
The fruit in the refrigerator was already rotten.
Comparative
verrotteterSuperlative: am verrottetsten

Example sentences with “verrottet”

  1. Das Holz ist völlig verrottet. (The wood is completely rotten.)

Frequently asked questions

Is 'verrottet' the same as 'faul'?

'Faul' is a more general term for 'rotten', while 'verrottet' specifically implies decay over time, often for wood or organic matter.