Schubkarre
/ˈʃuːpˌkaʁə/feminine
The German word for wheelbarrow is Schubkarre. Wiktionary also lists Scheibtruhe.
Meaning: small cart (noun)
Ways to say it
| German | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Schubkarre | /ˈʃuːpˌkaʁə/ /ˈʃʊpˌkaʁə/ |
feminine |
| Scheibtruhe | /ˈʃaɪ̯pˌtʁuːɛ/ /ˈʃaɪ̯pˌtʁuːə/ (Germany) |
feminine, regional |
The term Schubkarre is used throughout Germany regardless of the specific region.
What does it mean word for word?
Schubkarre is a compound word made of schieben (to push) and Karre (cart/wagon).
Is it said differently in some regions?
Scheibtruhe is a regional term for wheelbarrow used primarily in Southern Germany and parts of Austria.
How does it change in a sentence?
Schubkarre is a feminine noun, so it takes the article die in the nominative case. The plural form of Schubkarre is Schubkarren.
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈʃuːpˌkaʁə/
Did you know?
- The Southern German term Scheibtruhe contains the word Truhe, which usually means a 'chest' or a 'coffer' like a jewelry box.
- While 'Karre' is the standard part of the word Schubkarre, in German slang, calling someone a 'Karre' or 'alte Karre' refers to an old, unreliable car.
- The verb schieben in Schubkarre is also used in German to describe 'shifting' or 'delaying' an appointment.
Examples in context
- Ich habe eine Schubkarre.I have a wheelbarrow.This sentence demonstrates the use of Schubkarre to express possession.Tatoeba #13055245 by bonny37, translation #12637486 by misi2991
- Tom reparierte die Schubkarre.Tom repaired the wheelbarrow.This sentence shows how to use Schubkarre as the direct object of a verb.Tatoeba #10471252 by Pfirsichbaeumchen, translation #6449069 by Hybrid
- Sie stolperte über eine Schubkarre.She stumbled over a wheelbarrow.This sentence illustrates how Schubkarre can be used with the indefinite article.Tatoeba #987257 by Esperantostern, translation #987258 by CM
- Benötigen Sie eine Schubkarre, um die Gartenarbeit zu erledigen?Do you need a wheelbarrow to do the gardening?
- Ich brauche dringend eine Schubkarre, um diese schweren Steine zu transportieren.I urgently need a wheelbarrow to transport these heavy stones.
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Example conversation
Maximilian and Sarah are working in the garden.
- MaximilianSarah, wo ist die Schubkarre?Sarah, where is the wheelbarrow?
- SarahSie steht direkt hinter den Blumen.It is standing right behind the flowers.
- MaximilianGut, ich helfe dir mit der Schubkarre.Good, I will help you with the wheelbarrow.
- SarahDanke, das ist sehr nett von dir.Thanks, that is very kind of you.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “wheelbarrow” translations and entries Schubkarre, Scheibtruhe, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
