Schleppen Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Schleppen" is used as verb with the meaning of "drag", "lug" or "haul".

Essential properties of "schleppen"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

Infinitive: schleppen
Simple past: schleppte
Participle: geschleppt

regulartransitive

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 "schleppen" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To drag or lug something heavy"

Definition: "To drag or carry something heavy with difficulty."
Translation(s): drag, lug, haul, carry with difficulty
Synonym(s): ziehen, zerren
Antonym(s): tragen, leicht bewegen
Related word(s): tragen, transportieren

📝 Some usage examples:

Er musste den schweren Koffer durch den Bahnhof schleppen.He had to drag the heavy suitcase through the train station.
Die Arbeiter schleppten die Möbel in den fünften Stock.The workers lugged the furniture to the fifth floor.
Sie schleppte sich müde nach Hause.She dragged herself tiredly home.

2.) "To tow a vehicle"

Definition: "To tow or drag a broken-down vehicle."
Translation(s): tow, haul, drag (a vehicle)
Synonym(s): abschleppen, Wegschleppen
Antonym(s): fahren, Ziehen
Related word(s): ziehen, transportieren

📝 Some usage examples:

Das defekte Auto musste zur Werkstatt geschleppt werden.The broken-down car had to be towed to the garage.
Der Abschleppwagen schleppte den liegengebliebenen LKW ab.The tow truck towed away the stranded truck.
Das Schiff wurde in den Hafen geschleppt.The ship was towed into the harbor.

3.) "To move slowly and with difficulty"

Definition: "To move or advance with difficulty or slowness."
Translation(s): trudge, plod, drag oneself, move slowly
Synonym(s): sich schleichen, sich mühsam fortbewegen
Antonym(s): schnell bewegen
Related word(s): Kriechen, sich quälen

📝 Some usage examples:

Er schleppte sich mit Fieber zur Arbeit.He trudged to work with a fever.
Die erschöpften Wanderer schleppten sich den Berg hinauf.The exhausted hikers plodded up the mountain.
Nach der Operation schleppte sie sich langsam durch den Flur.After the operation, she slowly dragged herself through the hallway.

4.) "To carry or transmit a disease"

Definition: "To transmit or spread a disease."
Translation(s): carry, transmit, spread (a disease)
Synonym(s): übertragen, verbreiten
Related word(s): anstecken, infizieren

📝 Some usage examples:

Mücken können gefährliche Krankheiten schleppen.Mosquitoes can carry dangerous diseases.
Die Ratten schleppten die Pest in die Stadt.The rats spread the plague to the city.
Zecken können Borreliose schleppen.Ticks can transmit Lyme disease.

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