Also means
decomposed
Usage Note
verrottet describes organic matter that has undergone prolonged decay, especially wood or plant material in moist conditions. Often interchangeable with verfault but slightly more neutral.
Examples
"An der Gartenecke lagen verrottete Holzbretter, die man nicht mehr verwenden konnte."
Natural Translation
In the corner of the garden lay rotted wooden boards that could no longer be used.
Literal Translation
In the garden corner lay rotted wooden boards which one could no longer use.
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