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trudging

 

[ ˈtrədʒɪŋ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

walking heavily

Trudging refers to walking slowly and with heavy steps, often due to exhaustion or difficult conditions. This term is commonly used to describe movement when one is weary or burdened, conveying a sense of laborious effort. The slow pace associated with trudging portrays a struggle against fatigue, obstacles, or unfavorable weather. It is often used in literature to evoke imagery of perseverance in challenging situations.

Synonyms

marching, plodding, slogging, stomping

Examples of usage

  • After a long day at work, she found herself trudging home.
  • The hikers were trudging through the thick mud.
  • He trudge through the snow, feeling the weight of his backpack.
  • They were trudging along the sandy beach, exhausted from the heat.

Translations

Translations of the word "trudging" in other languages:

🇵🇹 caminhando pesadamente

🇮🇳 कदम उठाते हुए

🇩🇪 mühsames Gehen

🇮🇩 berjalan berat

🇺🇦 важко йти

🇵🇱 wędrując ciężko

🇯🇵 重い足取りで歩く

🇫🇷 marcher lourdement

🇪🇸 caminando pesadamente

🇹🇷 ağır adımlarla yürümek

🇰🇷 무거운 발걸음으로 걷다

🇸🇦 المشي بصعوبة

🇨🇿 těžká chůze

🇸🇰 ťažko kráčať

🇨🇳 吃力地走

🇸🇮 težko hoditi

🇮🇸 að ganga þungt

🇰🇿 ауыр жүру

🇬🇪 სირთულით სიარული

🇦🇿 çətinliklə addımlamaq

🇲🇽 caminando con dificultad

Etymology

The word 'trudge' originates from the early 19th century, deriving from the 18th-century English dialect term 'trudgen'. It is believed to have roots in the Middle Dutch word 'truden', which means to tread or walk. The evolution of the term has centered around the slow and laborious nature of walking, particularly in adverse or tiring conditions. Its usage in English literature has often depicted themes of perseverance and struggle, making it a vivid descriptor for tiresome journeys. Over time, 'trudge' has maintained its connotation of effort and weariness, becoming a common expression in both spoken and written language.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #27,731, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.