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schlurfen

shuffle (along)

verb SHLOOR-fen Rare
Body & Health Movement

Also means

drag one's feet

Usage Note

schlurfen describes walking by dragging the feet without lifting them properly, typical of tiredness, old age, or wearing loose slippers. An expressive informal word that often signals exhaustion or reluctance.

Examples

"Er schlurfte verschlafen in die Küche."

Natural Translation

He shuffled into the kitchen half asleep.

Literal Translation

He shuffled sleepily into the kitchen.

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