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aufrappeln

to pull oneself up, to pick oneself up

verb OWF-ra-peln Rare
Body & Health Movement

Also means

to get back on one's feet

Usage Note

aufrappeln reflexively (sich aufrappeln) means to gather the strength to get up or get going — either physically after a fall or figuratively after setback. It implies effort to overcome inertia. A vivid, colloquial B2 expression.

Examples

"Nach einem langen Krankenlager rappelte er sich langsam auf."

Natural Translation

After a long period of illness he slowly got back on his feet.

Literal Translation

After a long sick-bed he rattled himself slowly up.

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