Schultern Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Schultern" is used as verb with the meaning of "to shoulder", "to bear" or "to take on".

Essential properties of "schultern"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

  • Infinitive: schultern
  • Simple past: schulterte
  • Participle: geschultert

See full conjugation of schultern

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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 "schultern" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To assume or bear a responsibility"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Er musste die Verantwortung für das Projekt schultern.He had to shoulder the responsibility for the project.
  2. Sie schultern die Last der Familie.They shoulder the burden of the family.
  3. Er schultert die gesamte Arbeit alleine.He shoulders all the work alone.

2.) "To carry something on one's shoulders"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Er schultert den schweren Rucksack.He shoulders the heavy backpack.
  2. Sie schultern die Tasche und gehen los.They shoulder the bag and leave.
  3. Er schultert die Ausrüstung für die Wanderung.He shoulders the equipment for the hike.
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