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rot

rɒt

verb

gnić

ɡɲit͡ɕ· czasownik
Also
psuć się
Definition

To decay or cause something to decay through natural processes, often due to bacteria or fungi.

Examples
The fruit will rot if you leave it out too long.
Owoce zgniją, jeśli zostawisz je na zbyt długo.
The old wooden fence began to rot.
Stary drewniany płot zaczął gnić.
Synonyms
decaydecomposespoil
Collocations
rot awaylet something rotwood rot

noun

gnicie

ˈɡɲit͡ɕɛ· rzeczownik
Also
rozkład(m)
Definition

The process of decaying, or the state of being decayed.

Examples
The smell of rot filled the air.
Zapach gnicia wypełniał powietrze.
Dry rot can seriously damage a house.
Suchy rozkład może poważnie uszkodzić dom.
Synonyms
decaydecompositionputrefaction
Collocations
dry rotwet rotcause rot
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