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trudge

 

[ trʌdʒ ]

Verb / Noun
Context #1 | Verb

slowly and wearily

To walk slowly and with heavy steps, typically because of exhaustion or harsh conditions.

Synonyms

march, plod, slog

Examples of usage

  • He trudged through the snow to get to the cabin.
  • We trudged along the muddy path, trying to reach the village before nightfall.
Context #2 | Noun

unpleasant task

A difficult or laborious walk or journey.

Synonyms

hike, journey, trek

Examples of usage

  • The long trudge up the steep hill was exhausting.
  • After a day of trudging through the desert, they finally reached an oasis.

Translations

Translations of the word "trudge" in other languages:

🇵🇹 caminhar com dificuldade

🇮🇳 कठिनाई से चलना

🇩🇪 schleppen

🇮🇩 berjalan dengan susah payah

🇺🇦 плентатися

🇵🇱 wlec się

🇯🇵 重い足取りで歩く

🇫🇷 marcher péniblement

🇪🇸 caminar con dificultad

🇹🇷 ağır adımlarla yürümek

🇰🇷 힘겹게 걷다

🇸🇦 المشي بصعوبة

🇨🇿 vléci se

🇸🇰 vláčiť sa

🇨🇳 跋涉

🇸🇮 vleči se

🇮🇸 þramma

🇰🇿 әрең жүру

🇬🇪 გრიგინით სიარული

🇦🇿 çətinliklə yerimək

🇲🇽 caminar con dificultad

Etymology

The word 'trudge' originated from the Middle English word 'trugen', meaning to walk or trample. Over time, it evolved to its current usage, describing a slow and laborious walk. The concept of trudging has been associated with perseverance and endurance in the face of challenging conditions.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #29,564, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.