verb
werfen
throw
Etwas mit der Hand in die Luft oder in eine Richtung bewegen, sodass es fliegt.
The German word "werfen" is a verb meaning "to throw".
- It is a basic root verb and not composed of smaller meaningful words (unlike compounds).
- "Werfen" refers to the action of propelling an object through the air using the hand or arm.
Similar words:
- schleudern (to fling, hurl)
- werfen vs. schmeißen (both mean "to throw," but "schmeißen" is colloquial/more informal)
- werfen vs. werfen weg (to discard or throw away—"wegwerfen" is a separable prefix verb)
Difference:
- "Werfen" is the general term for throwing.
- "Schleudern" often implies a more forceful or spinning throw.
- "Schmeißen" is informal and colloquial.
- "Wegwerfen" specifically means throwing something away (discarding).
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Examples
Ich werfe den Ball.verb
I am throwing the ball.
Er wirft einen Stein ins Wasser.verb
He throws a stone into the water.
Wir werfen Steine ins Wasser.verb
We throw stones into the water.
Er wirft einen Stein in den Fluss.verb
He throws a stone in the river.
Kinder werfen oft Bälle im Park.verb
Children often throw balls in the park.
Maria wirft den Ball hoch.verb
Maria throws the ball high.
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