schleppend
Meaning and Usage
"Schleppend" is an adjective in German that is used to describe something as slow, dragging, or sluggish. It is often used to depict a slow and laborious movement, progress, or process.
Linguistic Analysis
The word "schleppend" is derived from the verb "schleppen," which means "to drag" or "to haul." The suffix "-end" is added to the root "schlepp" to form the adjective.
Comparisons between German and English
The word "schleppend" is similar in meaning and usage to the English word "lagging" or "sluggish."
Cultural Context
The use of "schleppend" may often be associated with describing the pace of activities or the progression of events, such as a schleppendes Tempo (slow tempo) in music.
Example Sentences
- Die Verhandlungen verliefen schleppend. (The negotiations were dragging.)
- Der schleppende Fortschritt frustrierte die Arbeiter. (The sluggish progress frustrated the workers.)
Memory Tips
Associate "schleppend" with the image of dragging something heavy, emphasizing the slow and laborious movement.
Additional Vocabulary
- Synonyms: langsam (slow), träge (sluggish)
- Antonyms: schnell (fast), zügig (swift)
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Conjugation (for verbs)
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