schlurren
Translation
to shuffle, to scuff, to shamble
Examples
Der alte Mann schlurrte durch den Flur.
The old man shuffled down the hall.
Hör auf, mit den Füßen zu schlurren!
Stop scuffing your feet!
Grammar Patterns
to shuffle ((through/across sth.)) The old man shuffled through the hall.
to scuff ((with one's feet)) Stop scuffing your feet!
Similar Words
Synonyms: schleifen, latschen; Antonyms: schreiten, trippeln
Etymology
Onomatopoeic, imitating the 'shlrrr' sound of dragging feet.
Memory Tips
The sound of the word 'schlurren' itself sounds like shuffling or dragging. Imagine the sound of shoes on the floor.