der Speer
Translation
spear, javelin
Examples
Der Jäger warf den Speer.
The hunter threw the spear.
Speerwerfen ist eine olympische Disziplin.
Javelin throwing is an Olympic discipline.
Grammar Patterns
to throw ((sth.)) The athlete throws the spear.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Lanze (lance), Wurfspieß (throwing spear)
Etymology
From Old High German 'sper'. It is cognate with the English word 'spear'.
Memory Tips
It sounds almost identical to its English equivalent, 'spear'. Picture an ancient warrior or an Olympic athlete.