Word Frequency (Worthäufigkeit) #8500
Word (Wort)

die Schafferei

Translation (Übersetzung) hard work, toil, drudgery
Pronunciation (Aussprache) [ʃaˈfeːʁaɪ̯]
B2
Nouns
Intermediate
Informal
Tags (Tags)
noun colloquial work negative connotation derived word
Schafferei is a colloquial noun derived from the verb 'schaffen' (to work, to create). It refers to strenuous, often repetitive work that requires significant effort. The word carries a slightly negative connotation, implying exhausting labor rather than creative or fulfilling work.

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Schafferei is a German Nouns

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Schafferei Examples (Beispiele) in English

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Die ganze Schafferei im Haushalt macht mich müde.
All the household drudgery makes me tired.
Complaining about daily chores
Nach der Schafferei auf der Baustelle brauche ich eine Pause.
After the hard work on the construction site, I need a break.
Describing exhausting physical labor
Diese Schafferei im Büro nimmt kein Ende.
This office work never ends.
Expressing frustration with continuous work

Schafferei Word Family - Schafferei Related Words - Schafferei Family Members

Schafferei Word Family (Wortfamilie)

Schafferei word family includes related words, derivatives, and word forms. Learn Schafferei family members with meanings, translations, and usage. Explore Schafferei related words and expand your German vocabulary.

noun form (Substantivierung)
schaffen
Meaning: creative work, activity
Example: Das künstlerische Schaffen ist seine Leidenschaft.
Noun
agent noun (Nomen Agentis)
Schaffer
Meaning: worker, creator
Example: Er ist ein fleißiger Schaffer.
Noun

Schafferei Usage - Schafferei Collocations - Schafferei Idioms - Schafferei Synonyms - Schafferei Antonyms

Schafferei Usage & Related Words (Verwendung & verwandte Wörter)

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Schafferei Collocations (Kollokationen)

Schafferei collocations are common word combinations that native speakers use. Learn Schafferei word combinations and how to use Schafferei with other words naturally.

tägliche Schafferei
daily drudgery
Medium frequency
endlose Schafferei
endless toil
Medium frequency
mühsame Schafferei
arduous labor
Medium frequency
Schafferei im Haushalt
household chores
High frequency
Schafferei auf dem Bau
construction work
Medium frequency
Schafferei im Garten
gardening work
Medium frequency
Schafferei im Büro
office work
Medium frequency

Schafferei Idioms (Redewendungen)

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Das ist ja eine Schafferei!
That's really hard work!
Expressing that something requires a lot of effort and is exhausting
Die ganze Schafferei war umsonst
All that hard work was for nothing
Expressing frustration that effort didn't lead to desired results
Schafferei ohne Ende
Never-ending work
Describing continuous, exhausting labor without breaks

Schafferei Synonyms (Synonyme)

Schafferei synonyms - words with similar meanings. Find alternative words for Schafferei and expand your German vocabulary. Learn Schafferei similar words and their usage.

Arbeit
Meaning: work
High similarity
Mühe
Meaning: effort, trouble
Medium similarity
Schinderei
Meaning: hard labor, drudgery
High similarity
Mühsal
Meaning: hardship, toil
Medium similarity

Schafferei Antonyms (Antonyme)

Schafferei antonyms - opposite words. Learn words with opposite meanings to Schafferei. Discover Schafferei opposite words and expand your German vocabulary.

Erholung
Meaning: relaxation, recovery
Freizeit
Meaning: leisure time
Vergnügen
Meaning: pleasure, enjoyment
Muße
Meaning: leisure, ease

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Schafferei Semantically Related Words (Semantisch verwandte Wörter)

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Arbeit Mühe Anstrengung Erschöpfung Arbeitsplatz Beruf Tätigkeit

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