schafen
Translation
to toil, to work hard, to create
Examples
Der Bauer schafte den ganzen Tag auf dem Feld.
The farmer toiled in the field all day.
Grammar Patterns
schafen (to toil, to work hard) The farmer toiled all day.
Similar Words
Synonyms: schuften, arbeiten
Etymology
An obsolete or regional variant of 'schaffen', meaning 'to create' or 'to work'. It's very rare in modern German.
Memory Tips
This is a very rare word. In modern German, 'arbeiten' or 'schaffen' are used. Be careful not to confuse it with 'schlafen' (to sleep).