schufen
Translation
created, made
Examples
Die Künstler schufen ein Meisterwerk.
The artists created a masterpiece.
Sie schufen damit eine neue Grundlage.
They thereby created a new foundation.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) schaffen to create sth. The author wanted to create a new world.
Similar Words
Synonyms: erschufen, kreierten, machten.
Etymology
Past tense of 'schaffen' (to create), from Old High German 'scaffan' (to shape, create), related to the English word 'shape'.
Memory Tips
'schufen' is the past tense of the strong verb 'schaffen' (to create). Remember the strong verb vowel change a → u, similar to 'fahren' → 'fuhren'. Picture a powerful, creative act in the past.