German

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Etymology

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ober- +‎ faul

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ˈoːbɐfaʊ̯l/
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Adjective

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oberfaul (strong nominative masculine singular oberfauler, not comparable)

  1. fishy, suspicious, arousing suspicion
    Synonym: verdächtig

Declension

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Further reading

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  • oberfaul” in Digitales Wörterbuch der deutschen Sprache
  • oberfaul” in Uni Leipzig: Wortschatz-Lexikon