Also means
commit a foul
Usage Note
foulen means to commit a foul on an opponent, borrowed from English. The noun is das Foul. Note the pronunciation keeps the English ow-sound, unlike the German word faul (lazy).
Examples
"Der Verteidiger foulte den Stürmer im Strafraum."
Natural Translation
The defender fouled the striker in the penalty area.
Literal Translation
The defender fouled the striker in-the penalty-area.
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