Fallow Meaning in English
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Definition
Describes land left unplanted so it can recover, or more generally, something not being used or developed for a period of time.
Usage & Nuances
Formal and technical in agriculture. As a metaphor, 'fallow' refers to unproductive or inactive periods in life, business, or creativity. Common phrase: 'fallow period.' Not used for people directly.
Spanish: en barbecho - inactivoPortuguese (BR): em pousio - inativoPortuguese (PT): em pousio - inativoChinese (Simplified): 休耕的 - 闲置的Chinese (Traditional): 休耕的 - 閒置的Hindi: परती - निष्क्रियArabic: بور - غير مُستخدمBengali: পরিত্যক্ত - অচাষ (জমি)Russian: паровой (о земле) - незадействованный (перен.)Japanese: 休耕（きゅうこう） - 使われていない（比喩的）Vietnamese: bỏ hoang (đất) - không sử dụng (nghĩa bóng)Korean: 휴경(休耕) - 사용되지 않는 (비유적으로)Turkish: nadas (tarım) - atıl (mecazi)Urdu: بےآباد - غیر استعمال شدہ (زمین کے لیے)Indonesian: lahan bera - tidak aktif (kiasan)
Example Sentences
This field has been fallow since last season.
basic
After a fallow period, the plants grow stronger.
basic
Her creativity seemed fallow until inspiration finally struck.
natural
The project was left fallow while the team regrouped.
natural
The farmer left the land fallow for a year.
basic
Sometimes you need a fallow period to recharge and come back stronger.
natural