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 something through the air using the arm(physical action)
a.to propel by hand through the air
Sie wirft den Ball weit über das Feld.—She throws the ball far across the field.
2.to dispose of or get rid of something by letting it fall or by tossing(transfer/discard)
a.to throw away
Er wirft die alten Zeitungen in den Papierkorb.—He throws the old newspapers in the wastepaper basket.
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.
