rotting
word · lemma: rot
/ˈɹɑtɪŋ/
RAH-ding
/ɹˈɒtɪŋ/
RO-ting
Definition
When something is decaying or breaking down because of bacteria or fungi, especially food or plants. It often means becoming soft, smelly, or unsafe.
Usage & Nuances
'Rotting' is often used for food, plants, wood, or things going bad naturally. It's informal and common in daily speech. Do not confuse with 'rusting' (for metal) or 'spoiled' (for liquids or food). Phrases: 'rotting smell', 'rotting garbage'.
Spanish: pudriéndose - descomponiéndosePortuguese (BR): apodrecendo - decompondoPortuguese (PT): a apodrecer - a decompor-seChinese (Simplified): 腐烂的 - 腐败的Chinese (Traditional): 腐爛的 - 腐敗的Hindi: सड़ता हुआ - गलता हुआArabic: متعفن - يتحللBengali: পচে যাওয়া - গলা (শাকসবজি, ফলের জন্য)Russian: гниющийJapanese: 腐っているVietnamese: đang thối rữa - mục nátKorean: 썩고 있는Turkish: çürüyenUrdu: سڑتا ہواIndonesian: membusuk
Example Sentences
The apple is rotting on the ground.
basic
The smell of rotting garbage made it hard to breathe.
natural
We smelled something rotting in the fridge.
basic
Bananas start rotting quickly in hot weather.
basic
There was a rotting log in the forest, covered with mushrooms.
natural
Throw out any rotting vegetables before they attract flies.
natural