der Schub
push
A sudden, forceful pushing or pressure movement that moves something forward.
EXAMPLE
Mit einem kräftigen Schub beförderte er die schwere Kiste in den LKW.
With a strong push, he moved the heavy crate into the truck.
der Schub
push / thrust
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Meanings
der Schub
spurt / flare-up
A sudden, intense phase of a development or an illness. Examples include a growth spurt in children or a flare-up of a chronic condition.
EXAMPLE
Das Kind hatte über den Sommer einen enormen Wachstumsschub.
The child had an enormous growth spurt over the summer.
der Schub
thrust
In physics and technology, the force that an engine (e.g., in an airplane or rocket) generates in order to produce forward movement.
EXAMPLE
Die Rakete benötigt enormen Schub, um die Erdanziehung zu überwinden.
The rocket needs enormous thrust to overcome Earth's gravity.
der Schub
batch / group
A group or quantity of people or things that are treated or transported at the same time or as one unit.
EXAMPLE
Der nächste Schub Flüchtlinge wird in der neuen Unterkunft erwartet.
The next group of refugees is expected at the new accommodation.
Usage tips
Word family: schieben
'Der Schub' (the push/thrust) is the noun related to the verb 'schieben' (to push). It describes the act of pushing or the force that is created in the process.
EXAMPLE
Er öffnete die Tür mit einem leichten Schub.
He opened the door with a slight push.
Use with 'geben'
When referring to a physical pushing movement, the phrase 'jemandem/etwas einen Schub geben' (to give someone/something a push) is often used.
EXAMPLE
Kannst du dem Auto einen Schub geben? Die Batterie ist leer.
Can you give the car a push? The battery is dead.
Typical collocations
In its figurative meaning, 'Schub' is often combined with phases of development. Common compounds are 'Wachstumsschub' (growth spurt), 'Entwicklungsschub' (developmental spurt), or, with illnesses, 'Fieberschub' (fever episode/flare-up).
EXAMPLE
Mein Neffe ist stark gewachsen, er hatte wohl einen Wachstumsschub.
My nephew has grown a lot; he probably had a growth spurt.
Technical context
In physics and technology, 'Schub' refers to the propulsive force of an engine. You will therefore often find this word in texts about rockets, airplanes, or space travel.
EXAMPLE
Die Triebwerke erzeugen nicht genug Schub für den Start.
The engines do not generate enough thrust for takeoff.
Context: groups
When 'Schub' describes a group of people or things, this often happens in a logistical or administrative context. It implies that the group is treated as one unit.
EXAMPLE
Ein neuer Schub an Warenlieferungen kam heute im Lager an.
A new batch of goods deliveries arrived at the warehouse today.
Compare with
Schub vs Gruppe
group
Gruppe refers neutrally to people being transported together as people who belong together. Schub presents them more strongly as a single group that is handled or transported at the same time, making it sound more bureaucratic. Gruppe fits the people as a community, while Schub fits their processing as a unit.
Schub
Der erste Schub von Reisenden wird mit dem Bus zum Hotel gebracht.
The first batch of travelers is being taken to the hotel by bus.
Gruppe
Eine Gruppe von Reisenden wird mit dem Bus zum Hotel gebracht.
A group of travelers is being taken to the hotel by bus.
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