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discard in German

discard in German is verwerfen, ablegen, abwerfen — discard means to throw away or get rid of something no longer wanted.

discard in German

verwerfen
verb
(transitive) To throw away, to reject.
ablegen
verb
(intransitive, card games) To make a discard; to throw out a card.
abwerfen
verb
(intransitive, card games) To make a discard; to throw out a card.

What does "discard" mean?

  1. verb To throw away or get rid of something no longer wanted.
    "She discarded the broken umbrella on the way home."
  2. verb (card games) To throw out a card from one's hand.
    "He discarded the queen of hearts on his turn."
  3. noun Something, or a playing card, that has been thrown away or rejected.
    "The discard pile grew quickly during the game."

discard in a sentence

  • She discarded the broken umbrella on the way home.
  • Old drafts of the report were discarded once the final version was approved.
  • He discarded the queen of hearts on his turn.
  • The discard pile grew quickly during the game.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "discard" in German?

"discard" in German is verwerfen, ablegen, abwerfen. discard means: To throw away or get rid of something no longer wanted.

How do you use "discard" in a sentence?

Example: "She discarded the broken umbrella on the way home." In German, "discard" is verwerfen, ablegen, abwerfen.

Are there other ways to say "discard" in German?

Yes — German has 3 translations listed for "discard": verwerfen, ablegen, abwerfen.

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