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Abwerfen Translations, meanings and synonyms
"Abwerfen" is used as verb with the meaning of "drop", "shed" or "jettison".
Essential properties of "abwerfen"
Its most important properties are:
Properties
- Infinitive: abwerfen
- Simple past: warf ab
- Participle: abgeworfen
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Note: These properties are not absolute. A transitive verb can be used intransitively and vice versa depending on context, and many verbs can be used reflexively even though they are not primarily reflexive.
Meanings of "abwerfen" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms
It has the meanings and uses detailed below:
1.) "To drop (from height)"
- Definition: "To drop something from a height, like an airplane dropping cargo."
- Translation(s): drop, shed, jettison, cast off
- Synonym(s): abwerfen, abladen
- Antonym(s): aufheben, aufnehmen
- Related word(s): werfen, abladen
📝 Some usage examples:
- Der Pilot musste die Fracht abwerfen, um das Flugzeug zu stabilisieren.
- Die Bäume werfen im Herbst ihre Blätter ab.
- Der Ballon warf Sandballast ab, um höher zu steigen.
2.) "To yield (profit/results)"
- Definition: "To generate or produce a profit or result."
- Translation(s): yield, generate, produce, bring in
- Synonym(s): einbringen, erzielen
- Antonym(s): verlieren, einbüßen
- Related word(s): erwirtschaften, erzielen
📝 Some usage examples:
- Das Investment wirft jährlich hohe Gewinne ab.
- Die neue Strategie warf schnell Ergebnisse ab.
- Sein Geschäft wirft viel Profit ab.
3.) "To shed/take off (clothing/weight)"
- Definition: "To get rid of something, like clothes or weight."
- Translation(s): shed, take off, cast off, discard
- Synonym(s): ablegen, ablegen
- Antonym(s): anziehen, aufsetzen
- Related word(s): abnehmen, ablegen
📝 Some usage examples:
- Er warf seinen Mantel ab, als er das warme Zimmer betrat.
- Nach dem Training warf sie ihre nassen Kleider ab.
- Der Hund warf sein Winterfell ab.