besoffen
What does “besoffen” mean in English?
It means very drunk, and it's expressed in a coarse manner. It's a more casual way to describe someone's inebriated state.
Literally “drunk”
You might hear it in informal settings, similar to saying someone is 'wasted' in English. It's not typically an insult, just a straightforward description.
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