English–German

“shift” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/fɛɐ̯ˈʁʏkən/

Example

Ich verrücke den Stuhl ein Stück.

I shift the chair a little.

Illustration for verrücken (shift)

How to say “shift” in German

“Shift” in German is verrücken.

A chair slides a short distance, while a scheduled event slips slightly along the calendar.

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

Example sentences with verrücken

Wegen des Regens müssen wir das Treffen um einen Tag verrücken.

Because of the rain, we have to shift the meeting by one day.

Tips for using verrücken

  • For a substantial postponement, German generally uses verschieben; verrücken suggests a small adjustment rather than a major move.

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