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 propel something through the air by arm movement(action)
a.to throw something by hand
Sie warf den Ball weit über das Feld.—She threw the ball far across the field.
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.
