schippen

See also: Schippen

German

Etymology

Denominative from Schippe.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈʃɪpən/, [ˈʃɪpən], [ˈʃɪpm̩]

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Verb

1. to shovel

Usage notes

The verb is common chiefly in northern and central Germany, where also the noun Schippe or Schüppe is used for “shovel”.

Synonyms

• schaufeln

Further reading

• “schippen” in Duden online