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Werfen Translations, meanings and synonyms
"Werfen" is used as verb with the meaning of "throw", "cast" or "hurl".
Essential properties of "werfen"
Its most important properties are:
Properties
- Infinitive: werfen
- Simple past: warf
- Participle: geworfen
irregulartransitive
Note: These properties are not absolute. A transitive verb can be used intransitively and vice versa depending on context, and many verbs can be used reflexively even though they are not primarily reflexive.
Meanings of "werfen" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms
It has the meanings and uses detailed below:
1.) "To throw something by hand or with an object"
- Definition: "The action of throwing something with the hand or another object."
- Translation(s): throw, cast, hurl, toss
- Synonym(s): schleudern, werfen, schmeißen
- Antonym(s): fangen
- Related word(s): der Wurf, die Wurfkraft
📝 Some usage examples:
- Er wirft den Ball über den Zaun.
- Sie warf einen Stein ins Wasser.
- Die Kinder werfen Schneebälle.
2.) "To discard or get rid of something unwanted"
- Definition: "To get rid of something unwanted."
- Translation(s): discard, throw away, dispose of, get rid of
- Synonym(s): wegwerfen, entsorgen
- Related word(s): der Abfall, die Mülltonne
📝 Some usage examples:
- Er wirft den alten Brief weg.
- Wir werfen den Müll jede Woche raus.
- Sie warf das kaputte Spielzeug in den Müll.
3.) "To produce or generate something (e.g., profit, yield)"
- Definition: "To produce or generate something."
- Translation(s): yield, generate, produce, bring in
- Synonym(s): erzeugen, produzieren
- Related word(s): die Produktion, das Erzeugnis
📝 Some usage examples:
- Das Projekt wirft viel Gewinn ab.
- Die Aktie wirft Dividenden ab.
- Das Geschäft wirft guten Umsatz ab.
4.) "To give birth (for animals)"
- Definition: "To give birth, especially used for animals."
- Translation(s): give birth, litter, calve, foal, whelp
- Synonym(s): gebären, entbinden
- Related word(s): die Geburt, das Neugeborene
📝 Some usage examples:
- Die Katze wirft ihre Jungen in der Nacht.
- Die Kuh hat gestern geworfen.
- Die Hündin wirft ihre Welpen im Frühling.
5.) "To cast a quick glance at something"
- Definition: "To look at something quickly."
- Translation(s): glance, cast a look, take a quick look
- Synonym(s): blicken, schauen
- Related word(s): der Blick, die Aussicht
📝 Some usage examples:
- Er wirft einen Blick auf die Uhr.
- Sie werfen einen kurzen Blick auf die Nachricht.
- Ich werfe einen Blick auf die Speisekarte.