VERB
vorwerfen/ˈfoːɐ̯ˌvɛʁfn̩/to accuse; to reproach; to blame
vorwerfen is a German verb that means to accuse, to reproach, or to blame. It is pronounced /ˈfoːɐ̯ˌvɛʁfn̩/. In conjugation, the simple past is "warf vor" and the past participle is "vorgeworfen".
Definitions
1.to accuse someone of something; to reproach or blame(blame/accusation)
a.to accuse or reproach (someone) for something
Sie wirft ihm vor, zu spät gekommen zu sein.—She accuses him of having come late.
b.to blame someone for a mistake or behavior
Er wirft mir immer vor, dass ich nicht aufräume.—He always blames me for not tidying up.
Conjugation
| Infinitive | vorwerfen |
|---|---|
| Present (ich) | werfe vor |
| Present (du) | wirfst vor |
| Present (er/sie/es) | wirft vor |
| Preterite (ich) | warf vor |
| Participle II | vorgeworfen |
| Konjunktiv II (ich) | würfe vor |
| Imperative (singular) | wirf vor |
| Imperative (plural) | werft vor |
| Auxiliary | haben |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "vorwerfen" mean in English?
- "vorwerfen" means to accuse, to reproach, or to blame. It is a German verb.
- How do you pronounce "vorwerfen"?
- "vorwerfen" is pronounced /ˈfoːɐ̯ˌvɛʁfn̩/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What is the past participle of "vorwerfen"?
- The past participle (Partizip II) of "vorwerfen" is "vorgeworfen", used with the auxiliary "haben".
- What is the simple past of "vorwerfen"?
- In the simple past (Präteritum), "vorwerfen" becomes "warf vor" in the first person singular.
- What part of speech is "vorwerfen"?
- "vorwerfen" is a verb in German.
