No. 3,803 in German
schlepper
"Schlepper" translates to "tractor" or "tugboat" in English, depending on the context.
In a sentence
Der Schlepper zog das Boot zurück zum Hafen.
The tug pulled the boat back to the harbor.
The word 'Schlepper' here refers to a 'tugboat', a maritime vessel used to tow or guide ships.
Der Schlepper wurde benötigt, um die Maschine zu transportieren.
The tractor was needed to transport the machine.
Here, 'Schlepper' is used to refer to a 'tractor', a vehicle used in agriculture or heavy machinery transport.
Manche verwenden den Begriff 'Schlepper' für Schleuser, die Menschen illegal über Grenzen bringen.
Some use the term 'Schlepper' for smugglers who illegally transport people across borders.
In this context, 'Schlepper' denotes a 'smuggler', specifically referring to individuals who illegally transport others.
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