schöpfen
Translation
to draw, to scoop, to create, to ladle
Examples
Sie schöpft Wasser aus dem Brunnen.
She draws water from the well.
Ich muss wieder Kraft schöpfen.
I need to gather strength again.
Der Künstler schöpft aus seiner Fantasie.
The artist creates from his imagination.
Grammar Patterns
((et4)) ((aus+3)) to draw sth. from sth. Sie schöpft Wasser aus dem Brunnen.
((et4)) to gain/create sth. Ich muss wieder Kraft schöpfen.
Similar Words
Synonyms: entnehmen, holen, kreieren, schaffen
Etymology
From Old High German 'scephen' (to shape, create), related to the English word 'shape'.
Memory Tips
Imagine 'scooping' soup with a ladle (Schöpfkelle) or 'shaping' a new idea.