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cast in German

cast in German is Besetzung, Cast, Ensemble — cast means to throw something, especially with some force or intent.

cast in German

Besetzung
noun
(art) The collective group of actors performing a play or production together. Contrasted with crew.
Cast
noun
(art) The collective group of actors performing a play or production together. Contrasted with crew.
Ensemble
noun
(art) The collective group of actors performing a play or production together. Contrasted with crew.
Gipsverband
noun
A supportive and immobilising device used to help mend broken bones.
Gips
noun
A supportive and immobilising device used to help mend broken bones.
hinwerfen
verb
To throw down or aside. [from 15th c.]
wegwerfen
verb
To throw down or aside. [from 15th c.]
werfen
verb
To turn (the balance or scale); to overbalance; hence, to make preponderate; to decide.
wegwerfen
verb
To turn (the balance or scale); to overbalance; hence, to make preponderate; to decide.
hinwerfen
verb
To turn (the balance or scale); to overbalance; hence, to make preponderate; to decide.
gießen
verb
To shape (molten metal etc.) by pouring into a mould; to make (an object) in such a way. [from 15th c.]

What does "cast" mean?

  1. verb To throw something, especially with some force or intent.
    "The child cast a pebble into the pond and watched the ripples spread."
  2. verb To choose actors for the roles in a play, film, or show.
    "The company cast local children as the villagers in the school play."
  3. verb To shape a liquid material, especially molten metal, by pouring it into a mould.
    "Workers cast the bell by pouring hot metal into a large mould."
  4. noun The group of actors performing in a play, film, or show.
    "The cast met for the first rehearsal in the village hall."
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cast in a sentence

  • The child cast a pebble into the pond and watched the ripples spread.
  • He cast the fishing line far out into the lake.
  • The company cast local children as the villagers in the school play.
  • They cast her as the queen because of her strong, clear voice.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "cast" in German?
"cast" in German is Besetzung, Cast, Ensemble. cast means: To throw something, especially with some force or intent.
How do you use "cast" in a sentence?
Example: "The child cast a pebble into the pond and watched the ripples spread." In German, "cast" is Besetzung, Cast, Ensemble.
Are there other ways to say "cast" in German?
Yes — German has 9 translations listed for "cast": Besetzung, Cast, Ensemble, Gipsverband, Gips, hinwerfen.
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