Meaning 1neutral · 82%
To carry or move something heavy with considerable effort.
Natural examples
Wir schleppen den Schrank in den zweiten Stock.
We carry the cabinet up to the second floor.
Sie schleppte zwei schwere Koffer zum Bahnhof.
She hauled two heavy suitcases to the station.
Kannst du die Kiste bitte nicht allein schleppen?
Can you avoid carrying the crate alone?
Usage note
Schleppen forms the perfect with haben. The heavy object is often the accusative object.
Mini-lesson: schleppen
To carry or move something heavy with considerable effort. Schleppen forms the perfect with haben. The heavy object is often the accusative object.
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