Foul Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Foul" is mainly used as adjective meaning "foul", "rotten" or "putrid". It is also used as noun.

Essential properties of "Foul"

Its most important properties are:

Properties as Noun

  • Gender: neutral
  • Singular: das Foul
  • Plural: die Fouls

Meanings of "Foul" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "Something that has a bad smell or is in a state of decay"

"Foul", when used with this meaning, acts as adjective.

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Das Essen ist foul und ungenießbar.The food is foul and inedible.
  2. Der foul riechende Müll wurde entsorgt.The foul-smelling garbage was disposed of.
  3. Das Wasser im Teich ist foul geworden.The water in the pond has become foul.

2.) "An illegal action in sports that violates the rules"

"Foul", when used with this meaning, acts as noun.

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Der Spieler erhielt ein Foul für sein Verhalten.The player received a foul for his behavior.
  2. Ein Foul führte zu einem Elfmeter.A foul led to a penalty kick.
  3. Das Foul wurde vom Schiedsrichter übersehen.The foul was overlooked by the referee.
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