schaufeln
shovel
The German word "schaufeln" is a verb meaning "to shovel" or "to scoop". It comes from the noun "Schaufel" meaning "shovel". The verb describes the action of digging, moving, or piling up material like snow, dirt, or coal using a shovel.
Similar words:
- heben (to lift)
- bewegen (to move)
- werfen (to throw)
Difference:
While "schaufeln" implies a specific repetitive digging or scooping motion typically with a tool, such as a shovel, the others are more general actions of lifting, moving, or throwing without necessarily using a tool or the specific motion involved in shoveling.
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Examples
Wir schaufeln Schnee vor dem Haus.verb
We shovel snow in front of the house.
Hast du gestern im Regen Erde in den Eimer geschaufelt?verb
Did you shovel soil into the bucket in the rain yesterday?
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