No. 1,847 in German
schultern
"Schultern" means "to shoulder" or "to carry on one's shoulders."
In a sentence
Er kann die Verantwortung für das Projekt schultern.
He can shoulder the responsibility for the project.
The verb 'schultern' is used figuratively here to mean 'to take on or bear' responsibility.
Sie schulterte die schwere Tasche und ging los.
She shouldered the heavy bag and walked away.
The verb 'schultern' is used literally here to mean 'to carry something on one's shoulder.'
Die Mannschaft hat die Last der Erwartungen geschultert.
The team has shouldered the burden of expectations.
The verb 'schultern' is used metaphorically here to indicate 'accepting and bearing the abstract weigh of expectations.'
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