English–German

“push” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈʃiːbən/

Example

Ich schiebe das Sofa an die Wand.

I'm pushing the sofa against the wall.

Illustration for schieben (push)

How to say “push” in German

“Push” in German is schieben.

A person applies forward force to make something move, slide, or shift from where it was, whether the movement is physical or figurative.

Full entry for schieben: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with schieben

Er schiebt den Einkaufswagen durch den Supermarkt.

He pushes the shopping trolley through the supermarket.

Tips for using schieben

  • The related verb verschieben can mean moving something to another time or date, while aufschieben specifically means postponing it.

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