throw in German
throw in German is werfen, schmeißen — throw means to send an object through the air using force from your hand or arm.
throw in German
werfen
To twist two or more filaments of (silk, etc.) so as to form one thread; to twist together, as singles, in a direction contrary to the twist of the singles themselves; sometimes applied to the whole class of operations by which silk is prepared for the weaver.
schmeißen
To twist two or more filaments of (silk, etc.) so as to form one thread; to twist together, as singles, in a direction contrary to the twist of the singles themselves; sometimes applied to the whole class of operations by which silk is prepared for the weaver.
What does "throw" mean?
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verb To send an object through the air using force from your hand or arm.
"Could you throw me that towel before the water spills everywhere?"
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verb To put someone or something suddenly into a particular state or place.
"The sudden power cut threw the whole street into darkness."
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verb To organize a party or event.
"We are throwing a small leaving party for our teacher on Friday."
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noun An act of throwing, or a light blanket used as decoration or extra warmth.
"The dog raced across the park to fetch the next throw."
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throw in a sentence
- Could you throw me that towel before the water spills everywhere?
- He threw the ball to first base.
- The sudden power cut threw the whole street into darkness.
- A single rude question threw him off balance during the interview.
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What is "throw" in German?
"throw" in German is werfen, schmeißen. throw means: To send an object through the air using force from your hand or arm.
How do you use "throw" in a sentence?
Example: "Could you throw me that towel before the water spills everywhere?" In German, "throw" is werfen, schmeißen.
Are there other ways to say "throw" in German?
Yes — German has 2 translations listed for "throw": werfen, schmeißen.
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