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Schleifen Translations, meanings and synonyms
"Schleifen" is used as verb with the meaning of "to grind", "to polish" or "to abrade".
Essential properties of "schleifen"
Its most important properties are:
Properties
- Infinitive: schleifen
- Simple past: schliff
- Participle: geschliffen
irregulartransitive
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 "schleifen" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms
It has the meanings and uses detailed below:
1.) "To grind or polish by dragging"
- Definition: "To move or drag something over a surface in such a way that wear or polishing occurs."
- Translation(s): to grind, to polish, to abrade, to sharpen
- Synonym(s): Schärfen, Polieren
- Antonym(s): Stillstehen, Ruhen
- Related word(s): Schleifmaschine, Schleifpapier
📝 Some usage examples:
- Ich muss das Messer schleifen.
- Der Handwerker schleift den Holztisch.
- Er schleift den Stein, um ihn zu glätten.
2.) "To drag something or someone"
- Definition: "To move something or someone by dragging it over the ground."
- Translation(s): to drag, to trail, to haul
- Synonym(s): Ziehen, Schleppen
- Antonym(s): Heben, Tragen
- Related word(s): Ziehen, Schleppen
📝 Some usage examples:
- Die Soldaten schleifen ihre Ausrüstung durch den Dreck.
- Er schleift den Sack durch den Raum.
- Die Kinder schleifen den Schlitten den Hügel hinauf.
3.) "To move slowly and continuously"
- Definition: "To move something slowly and continuously."
- Translation(s): to creep, to crawl, to meander, to drag (on)
- Synonym(s): ziehen, schleppen, rutschen
- Antonym(s): schnell bewegen
- Related word(s): Bewegung, Fluss, Zug, Schatten
📝 Some usage examples:
- Der Zug schleift sich langsam durch die Landschaft.
- Der Fluss schleift sich durch das Tal.
- Der Schatten schleift sich über den Boden.
4.) "To wander aimlessly"
- Definition: "To be in continuous movement without a clear objective."
- Translation(s): to wander, to roam, to drift, to loiter
- Synonym(s): Schlendern, Bummeln
- Antonym(s): Zielgerichtet bewegen
- Related word(s): Herumziehen, Umherwandern
📝 Some usage examples:
- Er schleift den ganzen Tag durch die Stadt.
- Sie schleift ziellos durch die Straßen.
- Die Katze schleift durch das Haus.
5.) "To sharpen or smooth by repeated rubbing"
- Definition: "To pass something repeatedly over a surface to sharpen or smooth it."
- Translation(s): to sharpen, to smooth, to grind, to hone, to sand
- Synonym(s): schärfen, Abziehen
- Antonym(s): stumpf machen
- Related word(s): Feile, Schleifstein
📝 Some usage examples:
- Er schleift die Schere, um sie scharf zu machen.
- Der Tischler schleift das Holz mit Sandpapier.
- Vor dem Kochen schleift sie das Küchenmesser.