lazybones
der Faulpelz, die Faulpelze
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lazybones
A colloquial, usually humorous or derogatory term for a lazy person who dislikes working or makes little effort.
Dieser Faulpelz liegt den ganzen Tag auf dem Sofa und hilft niemandem.
This lazybones lies on the sofa all day and helps no one.
| gender | masculine der |
|---|---|
| plural | die Faulpelze |
| genitive | des Faulpelzes |
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | der Faulpelz | die Faulpelze |
| accusative | den Faulpelz | die Faulpelze |
| dative | dem Faulpelz | den Faulpelzen |
| genitive | des Faulpelzes | der Faulpelze |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
'Faulpelz' (lazybones) is made up of 'faul' (lazy) and 'Pelz' (fur). The expression figuratively portrays a lazy person as someone who stays comfortably in their 'Pelz' (fur) and does not want to do anything.
Der kleine Faulpelz hat seine Hausaufgaben wieder nicht gemacht.
That little lazybones didn't do their homework again.
'Faulpelz' (lazybones) is often used directly as a humorous or reproachful form of address. In this use, it is often preceded by a possessive determiner or 'du' (you).
Du Faulpelz, hilfst du mir bitte beim Aufräumen?
You lazybones, will you please help me tidy up?
The word is colloquial and often sounds teasing, but depending on the tone, it can also come across as clearly derogatory. It is therefore generally not suitable for factual or official texts.
Meine Schwester nennt mich manchmal einen Faulpelz, wenn ich am Wochenende lange schlafe.
My sister sometimes calls me a lazybones when I sleep late on weekends.
