lümmeln

to lounge, to loll about

verb LUE-meln Rare

Usage Note

lümmeln reflexively (sich lümmeln) means to sprawl or lounge in a sloppy way. It carries a mildly disapproving tone — someone sitting carelessly slouched. A vivid colloquial verb a B2 learner meets in informal and narrative texts.

Examples

"Er lümmelt sich nach der Schule immer auf dem Sofa."

Natural Translation

He always slouches on the sofa after school.

Literal Translation

He lounges himself after the school always on the sofa.

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