schulter

schulter

Shoulder.

In this sentence, 'Schulter' refers to the anatomical part of the body, the shoulder, which is used for carrying objects.

Ich trage die Tasche auf meiner Schulter.

I carry the bag on my shoulder.

Here, 'Schulter' is again used to denote the physical shoulder, but within the context of a comforting gesture.

Er klopfte ihr beruhigend auf die Schulter.

He patted her reassuringly on the shoulder.

'Schultern' in this context is used as a verb derived from 'Schulter,' metaphorically indicating taking on a weight or responsibility, as if carrying it on one's shoulder.

Wir müssen die Verantwortung gemeinsam schultern.

We must shoulder the responsibility together.