This is the 1847th most frequent German word.
schultern
"Schultern" means "to shoulder" or "to carry on one's shoulders."
The verb 'schultern' is used figuratively here to mean 'to take on or bear' responsibility.
Er kann die Verantwortung für das Projekt schultern.
He can shoulder the responsibility for the project.
The verb 'schultern' is used literally here to mean 'to carry something on one's shoulder.'
Sie schulterte die schwere Tasche und ging los.
She shouldered the heavy bag and walked away.
The verb 'schultern' is used metaphorically here to indicate 'accepting and bearing the abstract weigh of expectations.'