Definition & Bedeutung von "foul"

foul

ADJEKTIV

having an extremely unpleasant taste or smell

rank

Example

The spoiled meat emitted a foul odor that permeated the entire kitchen.

The stagnant water in the pond had a foul taste, discouraging any attempts at drinking from it.

The dumpster behind the restaurant emitted a foul smell, deterring passersby from approaching.

widerlich, abscheulich

extremely unpleasant or disgusting, causing strong feelings of dislike

Example

The foul language used by the comedian offended many audience members.

The foul behavior of the unruly crowd led to their removal from the premises.

The foul sight of the decaying animal carcass repulsed passersby.

verwerflich, schändlich

violating accepted standards or rules

(of a baseball) not hit between the foul lines

disgustingly dirty; filled or smeared with offensive matter

unanständig, obszön

characterized by obscenity

unleserlich, verunstaltet

(of a manuscript) defaced with changes

schmutzig, verwickelt

especially of a ship's lines etc

Foul

SUBSTANTIV

Foul

an act in a sport that is against the rules and is not allowed

What is a "foul"?

A foul is an action in a sport that breaks the rules or is considered unfair or dangerous. It usually results in a penalty or punishment, such as awarding the opposing team a free kick, a penalty shot, or a point. Fouls can involve physical contact, like pushing or tripping, or other actions that are not allowed according to the game's rules. Depending on the sport, fouls may be classified as minor or major, with more serious fouls potentially leading to further consequences, such as a player's disqualification or suspension.

to foul

VERB

foulen, ein Foul begehen

to play against the rules of a game