schlep- root words — words with the schlep- root

The root schlep- comes from Yiddish shlepn, meaning drag. 4 words in Dendril are built from it, including schlep, schlepped, schlepping, schleps. Dendril shows them on a free interactive word map — no signup, no ads.

Words that use the schlep- root

Explore words with schlep- — words containing the schlep- root and sharing its sense of "drag". Examples include schlep, schlepped, schlepping, schleps. Click any word to see its own roots, definition, and related words.

What does schlep- mean?

The schlep- root means drag, from Yiddish shlepn. Recognizing it helps you decode and remember the many English words built on this root.