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rot

/ɹɔt/ /ɹɒt/ [ɹɑt]

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noun

Fäulnis, Verwesung

The process of becoming rotten; putrefaction.

Examples :

"The rot in the old wooden fence was spreading quickly. "

Die Fäulnis in dem alten Holzzaun breitete sich schnell aus.

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noun

Fäulnis, Verwesung

Decaying matter.

Examples :

"The old apple, left on the counter, showed signs of rot. "

Der alte Apfel, der auf der Theke lag, zeigte Anzeichen von Fäulnis.

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noun

Fäule, Verwesung

Any of several diseases in which breakdown of tissue occurs.

Examples :

"The fruit on the counter developed a rot, so we threw it away. "

Die Frucht auf der Theke entwickelte eine Fäule, also haben wir sie weggeworfen.

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noun

Unsinn, Quatsch

Verbal nonsense.

Examples :

"His explanation of the new policy was just a lot of rot; it didn't make any sense. "

Seine Erklärung der neuen Richtlinie war einfach nur viel Unsinn; sie ergab keinen Sinn.

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verb

Verrotten, faulen

To suffer decomposition due to biological action, especially by fungi or bacteria.

Examples :

"The apple left in the cupboard all that time had started to rot."

Der Apfel, der die ganze Zeit im Schrank lag, hatte angefangen zu verrotten.

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verb

Verrotten, zerfallen

To decline in function or utility.

Examples :

"Your brain will rot if you spend so much time on the computer, Tony!"

Dein Gehirn wird verrotten, wenn du so viel Zeit am Computer verbringst, Tony!

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verb

Verderben, korrumpieren

To (cause to) deteriorate in any way, as in morals; to corrupt.

Examples :

"The politician's actions began to rot public trust in the government. "

Die Handlungen des Politikers begannen, das öffentliche Vertrauen in die Regierung zu verderben.

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verb

Verfaulen, zersetzen

To make putrid; to cause to be wholly or partially decomposed by natural processes.

Examples :

"to rot vegetable fiber"

Gemüsefaser verfaulen lassen.

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verb

Verrotten, gammeln

To spend a long period of time (in an unpleasant place).

Examples :

"to rot in Hell"

In der Hölle verrotten.

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Rösten, faulen

To expose, as flax, to a process of maceration, etc., for the purpose of separating the fiber; to ret.

Examples :

"The farmer will rot the flax to separate the fibers for making rope. "

Der Bauer wird den Flachs rösten, um die Fasern für die Herstellung von Seilen zu trennen.

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verb

Unsinn reden, faseln

To talk nonsense.

Examples :

"During the meeting, the manager started to rot about the new project, confusing everyone with his rambling explanations. "

Während der Sitzung begann der Manager Unsinn über das neue Projekt zu reden und verwirrte alle mit seinen wirren Erklärungen.

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