Schöpfen Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Schöpfen" is used as verb with the meaning of "to scoop", "to draw" or "to ladle".

Essential properties of "schöpfen"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

  • Infinitive: schöpfen
  • Simple past: schöpfte
  • Participle: geschöpft

See full conjugation of schöpfen

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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 "schöpfen" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To scoop or draw liquid"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Er schöpft Wasser aus dem Brunnen.He scoops water from the well.
  2. Sie schöpft Suppe in die Schalen.She ladles soup into the bowls.
  3. Wir schöpfen den Eimer voll Wasser.We scoop the bucket full of water.

2.) "Obtain/derive from a source"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Er schöpft Kraft aus der Natur.He draws strength from nature.
  2. Sie schöpft Inspiration aus der Kunst.She draws inspiration from art.
  3. Wir schöpfen Hoffnung aus der Gemeinschaft.We draw hope from the community.

3.) "Create/produce something new"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Der Künstler schöpft ein neues Werk.The artist creates a new work.
  2. Sie schöpft eine innovative Idee.She creates an innovative idea.
  3. Wir schöpfen neue Möglichkeiten.We create new possibilities.
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