rot

• Substantiv, das den Prozess des Verfaulens, der Zersetzung oder des Verfalls bezeichnet, besonders bei organischen Stoffen.

A noun referring to the process of decay, decomposition, or deterioration, especially in organic matter.

unzählbar

1. Decay or decompositionB1formal

   The process of decaying or decomposing, especially of organic matter.

   Verrottung

   • The wood was full of rot and had to be replaced.
   • The fruit was left out and began to show signs of rot.
   • Rot can spread quickly in damp conditions.

   Synonymecorruptiondecaydecompositionfesteringputrefactionspoilage

   Antonymedevelopmentgrowthpreservation

2. Nonsense or rubbishB2informalbritish

   Used informally to describe something that is foolish, worthless, or of poor quality.

   Unsinn

   • Don't talk rot! That's not true at all.
   • He was talking absolute rot about the project.
   • The movie was complete rot; I walked out after 20 minutes.

   Synonymebalderdashboshbunkclaptrapdrivelfoolishnessgarbagehogwashmalarkeynonsensepoppycockrubbishtommyrottwaddle

   Antonymelogicreasonsensesubstancetruthvaluewisdomworth

• Verb, das den Prozess des Verfaulens oder Verwesens bezeichnet, meist durch Bakterien oder Pilze verursacht.

A verb used to indicate the process of decaying or decomposing, typically due to bacterial or fungal action.

1. Decompose or decayB1formal

   To undergo natural decomposition or decay, especially due to bacteria or fungi.

   Verfaulen

   • The fruit began to rot after being left in the sun.
   • Wood will rot if it stays wet for too long.
   • Leaves rot on the forest floor, enriching the soil.

   Synonymedecaydecomposemolderperishputrefyspoil

   Antonymeflourishpreservethrive

2. Deteriorate graduallyB2informal

   To gradually become worse in quality, condition, or strength.

   Sich allmählich verschlechtern

   • His teeth rotted from years of poor dental hygiene.
   • The old building is rotting away due to neglect.
   • Her skills began to rot after years of disuse.

   Synonymedecaydecomposedegeneratedeterioratedisintegrateputrefyspoilworsen

   Antonymeflourishimprovethrive

3. Prison slangC1slang

   To remain in prison for a long period of time.

   Im Gefängnis schmoren

   • He's been rotting in jail for ten years.
   • They left him to rot in that cell.
   • She doesn't want to rot in prison for a crime she didn't commit.

   Synonymelanguish