verb🔗ShareFaulenzen, verschwendenTo spend in idleness; to waste; to consume."He was idling away his summer break by watching TV all day instead of looking for a job. "Er faulenzte seine Sommerferien damit, den ganzen Tag fernzusehen, anstatt nach einem Job zu suchen.timeactioneconomybusinessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareFaulenzen, trödelnTo lose or spend time doing nothing, or without being employed in business."He was idling in the park, watching the birds and enjoying the sunshine, instead of looking for a job. "Er faulenzte im Park, beobachtete die Vögel und genoss den Sonnenschein, anstatt nach einem Job zu suchen.timebusinessjobworkeconomyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareIm Leerlauf laufen, tuckernOf an engine: to run at a slow speed, or out of gear; to tick over."The taxi was idling at the curb while the driver waited for his passenger. "Der Taxi-Motor lief im Leerlauf am Bordstein, während der Fahrer auf seinen Fahrgast wartete.vehicletechnologymachineChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareMüßiggang, UntätigkeitAn idle period; something done idly."After finishing the exam early, I spent the remaining time in quiet idling, doodling in my notebook. "Nachdem ich die Prüfung frühzeitig beendet hatte, verbrachte ich die restliche Zeit in ruhigem Müßiggang und kritzelte in meinem Notizbuch herum.timeactionconditionperiodChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
