How Do You Spell SHLEP?

Pronunciation: [ʃlˈɛp] (IPA)

The word "shlep" is commonly spelled as "schlep" in English, despite its Yiddish origins. The spelling "schlep" comes from the Yiddish word "shlepn," which means "to drag" or "to haul." In the IPA phonetic transcription, "shlep" would be written as /ʃlɛp/, with the "sh" sound at the beginning, an "l" sound in the middle, and a short "e" sound at the end. The word is often used colloquially to mean to carry or transport something with difficulty.

SHLEP Meaning and Definition

  1. Shlep is a verb that originated from the Yiddish language and is commonly used in informal English vernacular. It is also spelled as "schlep" or "schlepp."

    The term "shlep" refers to an act of carrying, dragging, or lugging something with great effort, especially when it is burdensome, heavy, or cumbersome. It implies a sense of inconvenience and annoyance associated with the task or object being moved. Additionally, "shlep" can also describe the act of traveling a considerable distance, often with great difficulty, either by foot or public transportation.

    Moreover, "shlep" can also be used in a figurative sense, indicating the act of dragging oneself around without energy or motivation. It suggests the idea of moving slowly or reluctantly due to tiredness, laziness, or lack of enthusiasm. This usage implies a feeling of exhaustion or weariness, both physically and emotionally.

    The term "shlep" is typically applied to mundane, ordinary tasks or situations that require physical or mental exertion. It is usually used in an informal, casual context and is often associated with humor and irony. The word "shlep" has become somewhat of a colloquialism and is commonly used in American English, particularly in Jewish communities.

Common Misspellings for SHLEP

  • ahlep
  • zhlep
  • xhlep
  • dhlep
  • ehlep
  • whlep
  • sglep
  • sblep
  • snlep
  • sjlep
  • sulep
  • sylep
  • shkep
  • shpep
  • shoep
  • shlwp
  • shlsp
  • shldp
  • shlrp

Etymology of SHLEP

The word "shlep" comes from Yiddish, a language historically spoken by Ashkenazi Jews. In Yiddish, the word is spelled "שלעפּ‎" (shlepn) and is derived from the Middle High German word "sleppen", meaning "to drag" or "to haul". This word eventually made its way into English, particularly in Jewish communities, to refer to carrying or lugging something with difficulty or effort. Today, it is commonly used in English to describe the act of schlepping or transporting something or someone in a laborious or burdensome manner.

Similar spelling words for SHLEP

Conjugate verb Shlep

CONDITIONAL

I would shlep
you would shlep
he/she/it would shlep
we would shlep
they would shlep

CONDITIONAL CONTINUOUS

I would be shleping
you would be shleping
he/she/it would be shleping
we would be shleping
they would be shleping

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have shlep
you would have shlep
he/she/it would have shlep
we would have shlep
they would have shlep

CONDITIONAL PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I would have been shleping
you would have been shleping
he/she/it would have been shleping
we would have been shleping
they would have been shleping

FUTURE

I will shlep
you will shlep
he/she/it will shlep
we will shlep
they will shlep

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be shleping
you will be shleping
he/she/it will be shleping
we will be shleping
they will be shleping

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have shleped
you will have shleped
he/she/it will have shleped
we will have shleped
they will have shleped

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been shleping
you will have been shleping
he/she/it will have been shleping
we will have been shleping
they will have been shleping

IMPERATIVE

you shlep
we let´s shlep

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to shlep

PAST

I shleped
you shleped
he/she/it shleped
we shleped
they shleped

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was shleping
you were shleping
he/she/it was shleping
we were shleping
they were shleping

PAST PARTICIPLE

shleped

PAST PERFECT

I had shleped
you had shleped
he/she/it had shleped
we had shleped
they had shleped

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been shleping
you had been shleping
he/she/it had been shleping
we had been shleping
they had been shleping

PRESENT

I shlep
you shlep
he/she/it shleps
we shlep
they shlep

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am shleping
you are shleping
he/she/it is shleping
we are shleping
they are shleping

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

shleping

PRESENT PERFECT

I have shleped
you have shleped
he/she/it has shleped
we have shleped
they have shleped

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been shleping
you have been shleping
he/she/it has been shleping
we have been shleping
they have been shleping

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