zerren
tug
Mit Kraft an etwas ziehen, oft ruckartig oder gegen Widerstand.
The German word "zerren" is a verb that means "to tug" or "to pull". It often implies a forceful or abrupt action of pulling something in a particular direction. Similar words in German include "ziehen" (to draw or pull), "schleifen" (to drag), and "zerren" can also imply a violent or uncomfortable motion, such as straining something. The distinction lies in the nuance: while "ziehen" is a more general term for pulling, "zerren" specifically conveys a forceful or sometimes rough pulling action.
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Examples
Die Kinder zerrten laut an dem dicken Seil.verb
The children tugged loudly on the thick rope.
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