German Conversation · Level 33
91 words
German word
schaffen
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈʃafn̩/
Meaning
- verbaccomplish
Example
Ich schaffe das.
I can accomplish it.
More examples
Sie hat die Aufgabe ohne Hilfe geschafft.
She accomplished the task without help.
Core concept
Something moves from an idea or challenge to a real, completed result through creative work or successful effort.
Common phrases
eine Aufgabe schaffen
accomplish a task
ohne Hilfe schaffen
manage without help
Similar words
erreichen: To arrive at a destination or attain a desired goal.
gelingen: To work out successfully and produce the intended result.
hinbekommen: To get something done successfully, even with some struggle.
bewältigen: To cope with and get through demanding work or problems.
Definition in German
eine Aufgabe oder ein Ziel erfolgreich zu Ende bringen; etwas herstellen oder bewirken
Word origin
The German verb schaffen developed from Old High German scaffan and the Proto-Germanic root *skapjaną, associated with shaping and making, and acquired a completion sense.
Usage tips
- The perfect form is Ich habe das geschafft, while the present Ich schaffe das expresses confidence about completing something.
Other meanings
- manageverb
- achieveverb
- createverb
Opposites
- scheiternfailverb
- misslingengo wrongverb
Related words
- schaffbarachievableadjective
- geschafftdoneinterjection