Intermediate Sports & Games

Foul

/faʊl/ noun

Meaning

An action that breaks the rules of a game, often resulting in a penalty.

हिंदी मेंएक कार्रवाई जो किसी खेल के नियमों को तोड़ती है, जिसके परिणामस्वरूप अक्सर दंड मिलता है।

Example Sentences

“The referee called a foul.”

रेफरी ने फाउल घोषित किया।

“He committed a foul in the penalty area.”

उसने पेनल्टी क्षेत्र में फाउल किया।

⚠ Common Mistake

Don't confuse with "fowl" (a bird, especially poultry) — identical pronunciation, completely unrelated meaning.

Good to Know

Synonyms
violation
Countable
countable

Written and reviewed by Maninder Thind · Last updated 17 August 2026

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