English–German
“drag” in German
German
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈʃlɛpən/
Example
Der Hund schleppte das Spielzeug über den Boden.
The dog dragged the toy across the floor.
How to say “drag” in German
“Drag” in German is schleppen.
A cumbersome object scrapes along behind its mover, or a tired body advances slowly as though it were a heavy load.
Example sentences with schleppen
Viele Menschen schleppen ungelöste Probleme aus der Vergangenheit mit sich.
Many people carry unresolved problems from the past around with them.
Tips for using schleppen
- Schleppen is stronger than neutral tragen because it highlights effort, awkwardness, or inconvenience rather than simple carrying.