schieben
push
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The German word "schieben" is a verb that means "to push" or "to shove".
- It is not derived from other words (excluding prefixes).
- Used in physical contexts (e.g., pushing an object) and figurative ones (e.g., delaying or shifting something).
Similar words:
- drücken (to press, push with pressure)
- stoßen (to shove, push abruptly)
- schleppen (to drag or lug)
Differences:
- Schieben implies pushing something forward smoothly or steadily.
- Drücken focuses more on pressing or applying force.
- Stoßen implies a sharper, often sudden push.
- Schleppen means pulling or dragging rather than pushing.
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Examples
Er schiebt den Tisch zur Seite.verb
He pushes the table to the side.
Wir schieben den schweren Tisch.verb
We push the heavy table.
Sie schieben die Kiste vorsichtig.verb
They push the box carefully.
Sie schieben das Fahrrad in die Garage.verb
They push the bicycle into the garage.
Er schiebt die Kiste vorsichtig vor sich her.verb
He carefully pushes the crate along in front of him.
Er schiebt das Buch langsam zur Seite.verb
He slowly pushes the book to the side.
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