to shove
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to shove
To move someone or something with a short, light push, often in a playful or casual way. It is less forceful than stoßen (to push/bump).
Die Kinder schubsten sich lachend gegenseitig auf dem Spielplatz.
The children laughingly shoved each other on the playground.
to nudge
In a figurative sense, to gently push or motivate someone toward an action or in a certain direction.
Sein Mentor hat ihn quasi in die Selbstständigkeit geschubst, und er war sehr erfolgreich damit.
His mentor basically nudged him into self-employment, and he was very successful with it.
'Schubsen' (to shove) is a transitive verb that always requires an accusative object. You always shove 'jemanden' (someone) or 'etwas' (something).
Er hat mich aus Versehen geschubst.
He shoved me by accident.
The word 'schubsen' (to shove) is mainly used in colloquial language and describes a light, often not malicious push. It is frequently used in connection with children and playful situations.
Hört auf, euch zu schubsen, sonst fällt noch jemand hin!
Stop shoving each other, or someone will fall down!
In the figurative meaning, 'schubsen' (to nudge) is often used with the preposition 'in' + accusative. This expresses that someone is gently pushed toward a decision or into a new situation.
Meine Freunde haben mich quasi in dieses neue Hobby geschubst.
My friends basically nudged me into this new hobby.
to push / bump / come across
Stoßen and schubsen can both refer to a brief push that moves a person. Schubsen sounds more colloquial and usually describes a lighter, sometimes playful movement. Stoßen is more appropriate for a forceful or serious push, while schubsen fits a light, casual movement.
Beim Spielen schubste Ben seinen Bruder leicht zur Seite.
While they were playing, Ben lightly shoved his brother to the side.
Im Streit stieß Ben seinen Bruder kräftig gegen die Wand.
During the argument, Ben forcefully pushed his brother against the wall.
