Herumschlagen Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Herumschlagen" is used as verb with the meaning of "struggle with", "contend with" or "grapple with".

Essential properties of "herumschlagen"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

Infinitive: herumschlagen
Simple past: schlug herum
Participle: herumgeschlagen

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Note: These properties are not absolute. A transitive verb can be used intransitively and vice versa depending on context, and many verbs can be used reflexively even though they are not primarily reflexive.

Meanings of "herumschlagen" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To struggle or contend with something"

Definition: "To struggle or deal with something or someone, often with difficulty."
Translation(s): struggle with, contend with, grapple with, deal with
Synonym(s): kämpfen, ringen
Antonym(s): aufgeben, kapitulieren
Related word(s): kämpfen, bewältigen

📝 Some usage examples:

Ich muss mich jeden Tag mit diesen Problemen herumschlagen.I have to struggle with these problems every day.
Er schlägt sich ständig mit seinen Aufgaben herum.He is constantly struggling with his tasks.
Sie schlägt sich mit ihrer neuen Arbeit herum.She is struggling with her new job.

2.) "To get involved in a complicated situation"

Definition: "To get entangled or involved in a complicated or confusing situation."
Translation(s): get involved in, get entangled in, bother with
Synonym(s): verwickeln, verwickeln
Antonym(s): lösen, klären
Related word(s): verwickeln, verwickelt

📝 Some usage examples:

Er schlägt sich oft mit unnötigen Diskussionen herum.He often gets involved in unnecessary discussions.
Sie schlägt sich mit komplizierten Beziehungen herum.She gets involved in complicated relationships.
Ich schlage mich nicht gerne mit Bürokratie herum.I don't like to bother with bureaucracy.

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