wallow

• Substantiv, das das Wälzen oder Liegen in Schlamm, Wasser oder Staub bezeichnet, oft von Tieren ausgeführt; oder eine schlammige Stelle, die dafür genutzt wird.

A noun referring to an act of rolling about or lying in mud, water, or dust, often done by animals; or a muddy area used for this purpose.

1. Muddy place for animalsB2formal

   A shallow depression filled with mud or water where animals, especially pigs, lie and roll.

   Schlammbad für Tiere

   • The pigs were cooling off in their wallow.
   • The hippopotamus made a large wallow near the riverbank.
   • After the rain, the field turned into a muddy wallow.

   Synonymemireslough

2. State of self-indulgenceC1informal

   A state or period of indulging in a negative emotion or self-pity.

   Zustand der Selbsthingabe

   • He was in a wallow of despair after losing his job.
   • She emerged from her wallow of grief and started anew.
   • Don't let yourself sink into a wallow of self-pity.

   Synonymeindulgenceself-indulgenceself-pity

• Sich zum Vergnügen in Schlamm, Wasser oder Staub wälzen oder liegen; im übertragenen Sinn auch: sich einem Gefühl oder Zustand hingeben, darin versinken.

A verb used to describe the act of lying or rolling in mud, water, or dirt, often for pleasure; also used figuratively to mean indulging in a particular emotion or state.

1. Roll in mud or waterB2formal

   To lie or roll in mud, water, or dirt, as an animal does for pleasure or cooling.

   Sich wälzen

   • The pigs wallowed in the muddy puddle.
   • Hippos often wallow in rivers to keep cool.
   • The buffalo wallowed in the shallow water.

   Synonymedabbleflounderimmerselurchpaddlerollsloshsplashwelter

2. Indulge in emotionB2informal

   To remain in a particular emotional state, especially a negative one, without trying to change it.

   Sich in etwas suhlen

   • He wallowed in self-pity after losing his job.
   • She wallowed in grief for months after the breakup.
   • Stop wallowing in regret and start taking action.

   Synonymebaskindulgeluxuriaterevel

   Antonymeovercomerallyrisesnap