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Schlepping: meaning, definitions and examples

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schlepping

 

[ ˈʃlɛpɪŋ ]

Verb / Noun
Context #1 | Verb

carrying heavy

To schlepp means to carry or drag something heavy or cumbersome, often with effort. It is commonly used in informal contexts to convey a sense of weariness or inconvenience associated with the act of transporting an object.

Synonyms

drag, haul, lug.

Examples of usage

  • I spent the whole day schlepping boxes up the stairs.
  • After schlepping our luggage through the airport, we were exhausted.
  • She was schlepping her groceries from the car to the house.
Context #2 | Noun

burden or load

Schlepping can also refer to a burdensome load or the act of carrying something heavy. It emphasizes the laboriousness of moving an object from one place to another.

Synonyms

burden, load, task.

Examples of usage

  • The schlepping of furniture during the move was tiring.
  • He felt the schlepping of his responsibilities weighing him down.
  • The longstanding schlepping of old equipment had finally taken its toll.

Translations

Translations of the word "schlepping" in other languages:

🇵🇹 carregar

🇮🇳 खींचना

🇩🇪 schleppen

🇮🇩 membawa

🇺🇦 тягти

🇵🇱 ciągnąć

🇯🇵 運ぶ

🇫🇷 traîner

🇪🇸 arrastrar

🇹🇷 çekmek

🇰🇷 끌다

🇸🇦 سحب

🇨🇿 táhnout

🇸🇰 ťahať

🇨🇳 拖

🇸🇮 vleči

🇮🇸 draga

🇰🇿 тарту

🇬🇪 გადატანა

🇦🇿 daşımaq

🇲🇽 arrastrar

Etymology

The term 'schlepping' originates from the Yiddish word 'shlepn', which means 'to drag or pull'. It reflects the influence of Jewish culture and history in Eastern Europe, where the language developed and incorporated elements of Germanic and Slavic roots. Yiddish, as a language, often captured the essence of everyday experiences and emotions. The word gained popularity in American English, especially in urban areas with large Jewish populations, and has since transcended its original context to describe any laborious carrying or transporting of items. Over time, 'schlepping' has become part of the informal lexicon, illustrating the cultural nuances of effort and the common struggles of daily life.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #41,712, this word is among the less frequently used terms in English. While interesting to know, it's not crucial for most English learners unless needed for specific purposes.