hoch|krempeln
Translation
to roll up, to tuck up
Examples
Er krempelt die Ärmel hoch.
He rolls up his sleeves.
Wir müssen die Ärmel hochkrempeln und anfangen.
We have to roll up our sleeves and get started.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) hochkrempeln to roll sth. up He rolls up his sleeves.
Similar Words
Synonyms: aufrollen, aufkrempeln
Etymology
From 'hoch' (up) + 'krempeln' (to turn, fold). Literally 'to fold up high'.
Memory Tips
Picture rolling your sleeves 'hoch' (high) up your arms before starting a task. It has a literal and a figurative meaning.