VERB

schieben/ˈʃiːbn̩/to push; to shove; to slide

schieben is a German verb that means to push, to shove, or to slide. It is pronounced /ˈʃiːbn̩/. In conjugation, the simple past is "schob" and the past participle is "geschoben".

Definitions

1.to move something by pushing it, especially along a surface(movement, physical action)

a.to push something forward

Er schiebt den Kinderwagen durch den Park.He pushes the stroller through the park.

2.to slide something, especially across a surface(make something move along a surface)

a.to move something by sliding

Sie schiebt den Teller zu ihrem Bruder.She slides the plate to her brother.

Conjugation

Infinitiveschieben
Present (ich)schiebe
Present (du)schiebst
Present (er/sie/es)schiebt
Preterite (ich)schob
Participle IIgeschoben
Konjunktiv II (ich)schöbe
Imperative (singular)schieb
Imperative (plural)schiebt
Auxiliaryhaben

Frequently asked questions

What does "schieben" mean in English?
"schieben" means to push, to shove, or to slide. It is a German verb.
How do you pronounce "schieben"?
"schieben" is pronounced /ˈʃiːbn̩/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
What is the past participle of "schieben"?
The past participle (Partizip II) of "schieben" is "geschoben", used with the auxiliary "haben".
What is the simple past of "schieben"?
In the simple past (Präteritum), "schieben" becomes "schob" in the first person singular.
What part of speech is "schieben"?
"schieben" is a verb in German.

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