werfen
Translation
to throw, to cast
Examples
Ich werfe den Ball weit.
I throw the ball far.
Sie wirft einen Blick in das Buch.
She casts a glance into the book.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) ((to sb.)) to throw (sth.) (to sb.) I throw the ball to you.
Similar Words
Synonyms: schmeißen, schleudern
Etymology
From Old High German 'werfan'. Cognate with the English word 'warp', which originally meant to throw or to turn.
Memory Tips
Imagine you have to 'wear' special gloves to 'throw' something far. 'Wear-fe' -> 'werfe'.