vorwerfen
accuse · reproach
Jemandem sagen, dass er etwas falsch gemacht hat oder schuld an etwas ist.
The German word "vorwerfen" is a verb that means "to accuse" or "to reproach". It is composed of the prefix "vor" (before) and "werfen" (to throw), essentially conveying the idea of throwing something before someone, figuratively in terms of an accusation or blame. "Vorwerfen" often implies a criticism or blame is being directed at someone, usually in a manner that suggests they have done something wrong.
Similar words in German include "beschuldigen" (to blame), "anklagen" (to charge), and "kritisiern" (to criticize). The difference generally lies in the severity and legal implications: "anklagen" is used in legal contexts implying formal charges, "beschuldigen" often carries a strong implication of fault, and "kritisiern" usually refers to pointing out mistakes or faults in a more general sense without the direct implication of personal responsibility found in "vorwerfen".
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Examples
Ich werfe ihm vor, nicht ehrlich zu sein.verb
I accuse him of not being honest.
Du wirfst mir zu viel vor.verb
You accuse me of too much.
Du darfst mir das nicht vorwerfen.verb
You must not accuse me of that.
Du wirfst ihm Unpünktlichkeit vor.verb
You accuse him of being unpunctual.
Die Gruppe wirft einer Person unfaire Kritik vor.verb
The group accuses a person of unfair criticism.
Ich habe meiner Kollegin nichts vorzuwerfen.verb
I have nothing to reproach my colleague for.
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