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Schaufeln Translations, meanings and synonyms
"Schaufeln" is used as verb with the meaning of "to shovel", "to scoop" or "to gobble".
Essential properties of "schaufeln"
Its most important properties are:
Properties
- Infinitive: schaufeln
- Simple past: schaufelte
- Participle: geschaufelt
regulartransitiveintransitive
Note: These properties are not absolute. A transitive verb can be used intransitively and vice versa depending on context, and many verbs can be used reflexively even though they are not primarily reflexive.
Meanings of "schaufeln" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms
It has the meanings and uses detailed below:
1.) "To move material using a shovel or similar tool"
- Definition: "To move material with a shovel or similar tool."
- Translation(s): to shovel, to scoop
- Synonym(s): baggern, graben
- Related word(s): Schaufel, graben
📝 Some usage examples:
- Er schaufelt den Schnee vom Gehweg.
- Sie schaufeln den Sand in den Eimer.
- Wir schaufeln die Erde in den Garten.
2.) "To eat quickly and in large amounts"
- Definition: "To eat quickly, especially in large quantities."
- Translation(s): to gobble, to wolf down, to shovel down
- Synonym(s): verschlingen, fressen
- Antonym(s): genießen
- Related word(s): essen, verschlingen
📝 Some usage examples:
- Er schaufelt das Essen in sich hinein.
- Sie schaufeln die Pommes in ihren Mund.
- Wir schaufeln das Frühstück, um nicht zu spät zu kommen.