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wallowing

/ˈwɑloʊɪŋ/ /ˈwɑləwɪŋ/

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verb

Sich suhlen, wälzen

To roll oneself about in something dirty, for example in mud.

Examples :

"Pigs wallow in the mud."

Schweine suhlen sich im Schlamm.

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verb

Sich suhlen, wälzen

To move lazily or heavily in any medium.

Examples :

"The tired dog was wallowing in the cool grass after a long walk. "

Der müde Hund wälzte sich nach einem langen Spaziergang im kühlen Gras.

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verb

Schwelgen in, sich ergehen in

To immerse oneself in, to occupy oneself with, metaphorically.

Examples :

"She wallowed in her misery."

Sie schwelgte in ihrem Elend.

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verb

Sich suhlen, sich wälzen

To live or exist in filth or in a sickening manner.

Examples :

"After losing the game, the team was wallowing in self-pity and blaming each other instead of practicing. "

Nachdem das Spiel verloren war, suhlte sich das Team in Selbstmitleid und beschuldigte sich gegenseitig, anstatt zu trainieren.

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verb

Verwelken, verdorren

To wither; to fade.

Examples :

"The cut flowers, left without water, were wallowing and losing their vibrant color. "

Die Schnittblumen, ohne Wasser gelassen, verwelkten und verloren ihre leuchtende Farbe.

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noun

Suhlen, Wälzen

The act of one who wallows.

Examples :

"After failing the test, Sarah's afternoon was spent in the wallowing of self-pity. "

Nachdem Sarah den Test nicht bestanden hatte, verbrachte sie den Nachmittag im Suhlen des Selbstmitleids.

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