Linksschieben

Linksschieben is a German term that literally means “left push.” It is a descriptive phrase rather than a single standardized technical term, used in various contexts to denote moving or shifting something toward the left by applying a pushing action. The interpretation of the expression depends on the domain and the surrounding terminology.

In engineering and manufacturing, linksschieben may describe the act of pushing a component, slider, or linkage to the left during assembly, adjustment, or maintenance. It often appears in instructions or diagrams where directional movements are specified, and it is typically paired with other directions such as “nach rechts verschieben” (move to the right). In these contexts, more precise formulations like “nach links verschieben” or “Linksverschiebung” may be preferred for clarity.

In sports, dance, or performance contexts, linksschieben can refer to a leftward step, slide, or push used to change position or orientation. The term is generally informal and descriptive rather than a formal technique name.

In everyday language, linksschieben can simply describe the act of pushing an object to the left, from furniture and tools to equipment and controls. Because German technical writing often favors more explicit terms, practitioners typically substitute with clearer phrases such as “nach links verschieben” or “links verschieben” when precision is required.

See also: Rechtsverschieben, Linksverschiebung, Verschieben.