NOUN
Wurf/vʊʁf/throw; litter; draft
Wurf is a German noun that means throw, litter, or draft. It is pronounced /vʊʁf/. As a noun it takes the article "der", with the plural form "Würfe".
Definitions
1.an act of throwing something(sport/general)
a.the action or result of throwing an object
Sein Wurf war präzise und schnell.—His throw was precise and fast.
2.group of young born at one time (litter)(animal breeding)
a.the young animals born to an animal at one time
Die Hündin hatte einen Wurf von sechs Welpen.—The female dog had a litter of six puppies.
3.rough draft or sketch(design/art, less common)
a.first version or sketch of something
Der Architekt präsentierte den ersten Wurf des neuen Gebäudes.—The architect presented the first draft of the new building.
Declension
Gendermasculine
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | der Wurf | die Würfe |
| Genitive | des Wurfs | der Würfe |
| Dative | dem Wurf | den Würfen |
| Accusative | den Wurf | die Würfe |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Wurf" mean in English?
- "Wurf" means throw, litter, or draft. It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Wurf"?
- "Wurf" is pronounced /vʊʁf/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Wurf" der, die, or das?
- "Wurf" is a masculine noun, so it takes the article "der".
- What is the plural of "Wurf"?
- The plural of "Wurf" is "Würfe".
- What part of speech is "Wurf"?
- "Wurf" is a noun in German.
