Schlepp Meaning in English
word
ˈʃɫɛp
SHLEP
ʃlɛp
SHLEP
Definition
To carry or drag something heavy or awkward with difficulty. It can also mean a long, tiring trip or effort.
Usage & Nuances
'Schlepp' is informal and borrowed from Yiddish, mostly used in American English. Commonly appears in 'schlepp around,' 'schlep groceries,' or 'what a schlepp!' (meaning a tiring trip). Not used in formal writing. Often implies annoyance or physical effort.
Spanish: arrastrar con esfuerzo - cargar con dificultadPortuguese (BR): carregar com esforço - arrastar com dificuldadePortuguese (PT): carregar com esforço - arrastar com dificuldadeChinese (Simplified): 费力地拖 - 吃力地搬Chinese (Traditional): 費力地拖 - 喫力地搬Hindi: मुश्किल से घसीटना - भारी बोझ उठानाArabic: يجر بصعوبة - يحمل بشق الأنفسBengali: বয়ে আনা - টেনে আনা (ভারী কিছু) - কষ্টকর যাত্রাRussian: тащить - волочить (что-то тяжёлое) - утомительная поездкаJapanese: 運ぶ（重い物を苦労して） - 面倒な移動Vietnamese: kéo lê - vác - chuyến đi mệt mỏiKorean: 질질 끌다 - 무거운 것을 옮기다 - 힘든 이동Turkish: sürüklemek - zahmetli yolculukUrdu: گھسیٹنا - بوجھ اٹھانا - تھکا دینے والا سفرIndonesian: mengangkut - menyeret (sesuatu yang berat) - perjalanan melelahkan
Example Sentences
I had to schlepp this box up the stairs.
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Every weekend, she schlepps groceries home from the store.
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We had to schlepp all our luggage through the airport.
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It’s such a schlepp getting downtown during rush hour.
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Sorry I’m late — I had to schlepp my kid’s bike all the way here.
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If you don’t want to schlepp all day, pack light!
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