Schaffen Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Schaffen" is used as verb with the meaning of "achieve", "manage" or "succeed".

Essential properties of "schaffen"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

  • Infinitive: schaffen
  • Simple past: schaffte
  • Participle: geschafft

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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 "schaffen" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To achieve, to succeed"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Er hat es endlich geschafft.He finally managed it.
  2. Ich hoffe, ich schaffe die Prüfung.I hope I pass the exam.
  3. Wir schaffen das gemeinsam.We'll manage this together.

2.) "To create, to produce"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Sie schaffen Kunstwerke.They create works of art.
  2. Er schafft neue Regeln.He creates new rules.
  3. Wir schaffen ein neues System.We are creating a new system.

3.) "To work or be occupied"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Ich schaffe im Büro.I work in the office.
  2. Er schafft bei der Polizei.He works for the police.
  3. Sie schafft als Lehrerin.She works as a teacher.

4.) "To transport or move something"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Er schafft die Kisten in den Keller.He moves the boxes into the cellar.
  2. Wir schaffen die Möbel ins neue Haus.We move the furniture into the new house.
  3. Sie schafft die Bücher in die Bibliothek.She moves the books into the library.
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