stiefeln

to trudge, to tramp in boots

verb SHTEE-feln Rare

Origin: from Stiefel (boot)

Usage Note

Stiefeln evokes the heavy, purposeful stride of someone in boots, pressing on despite conditions. Durch den Schnee stiefeln (to trudge through the snow). Informal, slightly vivid.

Examples

"Sie stiefelten bei Regen und Sturm durch den Wald."

Natural Translation

They trudged through the forest in rain and storm.

Literal Translation

They boot-tramped at rain and storm through the forest.

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