werfen
cast
Meaning of werfen
etwas mit Schwung von sich weg bewegen, auch einen Blick richten
to throw or send out
Pronunciation
werfen with English translation
werfen usage examples
Der Fischer wirft sein Netz ins Wasser.
The fisherman casts his net into the water.
Sie wirft einen kurzen Blick auf die Uhr.
She casts a quick glance at the clock.
werfen synonyms
What's the difference between werfen, abwerfen, schleudern, ausstoßen, gießen, and legen
to drop off, throw off, or get rid of something, often a load or an object
to hurl something forcefully; it emphasizes strong, violent movement
to emit, expel, or give out something, often air, smoke, sound, or a substance
to pour a liquid; this is about liquid flow, not throwing
to place or lay something down carefully; not about throwing
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Questions about this word
What does werfen mean?
to throw or send out
How do you pronounce werfen?
werfen is pronounced [ˈvɛʁfən].
How is werfen used in a sentence?
The fisherman casts his net into the water. Translation: Der Fischer wirft sein Netz ins Wasser.
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