VERB
werfen/ˈvɛʁfn̩/to throw; to toss; to cast
werfen is a German verb that means to throw, to toss, or to cast. It is pronounced /ˈvɛʁfn̩/. In conjugation, the simple past is "warf" and the past participle is "geworfen".
Definitions
1.to throw or propel something through the air using the hand(physical action)
a.to hurl or fling something (often with force or intent)
Er wirft den Ball über den Zaun.—He throws the ball over the fence.
2.to cast or direct (an abstract thing, e.g. glance, shadow)(figurative)
a.to direct a look, glance, light, shadow, etc.
Sie warf ihm einen schnellen Blick zu.—She cast a quick glance at him.
Conjugation
| Infinitive | werfen |
|---|---|
| Present (ich) | werfe |
| Present (du) | wirfst |
| Present (er/sie/es) | wirft |
| Preterite (ich) | warf |
| Participle II | geworfen |
| Konjunktiv II (ich) | würfe |
| Imperative (singular) | wirf |
| Imperative (plural) | werft |
| Auxiliary | haben |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "werfen" mean in English?
- "werfen" means to throw, to toss, or to cast. It is a German verb.
- How do you pronounce "werfen"?
- "werfen" is pronounced /ˈvɛʁfn̩/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What is the past participle of "werfen"?
- The past participle (Partizip II) of "werfen" is "geworfen", used with the auxiliary "haben".
- What is the simple past of "werfen"?
- In the simple past (Präteritum), "werfen" becomes "warf" in the first person singular.
- What part of speech is "werfen"?
- "werfen" is a verb in German.
