Aufwerfen Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Aufwerfen" is used as verb with the meaning of "to raise", "to bring up" or "to pose".

Essential properties of "aufwerfen"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

Infinitive: aufwerfen
Simple past: warf auf
Participle: aufgeworfen

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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 "aufwerfen" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To raise a question or problem"

Definition: "To raise a question or problem for discussion or consideration."
Translation(s): to raise, to bring up, to pose, to present
Synonym(s): anregen, thematisieren, zur Sprache bringen
Antonym(s): beantworten, lösen
Related word(s): Frage, Problem, Diskussion

📝 Some usage examples:

Er hat eine interessante Frage aufgeworfen.He raised an interesting question.
Das Thema wurde in der Sitzung aufgeworfen.The topic was brought up in the meeting.
Wir müssen das Problem aufwerfen und diskutieren.We must raise the problem and discuss it.

2.) "To throw something upwards"

Definition: "To throw something upwards, like a ball or earth."
Translation(s): to throw up, to toss up, to cast up
Synonym(s): hochwerfen, schleudern
Antonym(s): fangen, halten
Related word(s): Ball, Erde, Wurf

📝 Some usage examples:

Er warf den Ball in die Luft auf.He threw the ball up into the air.
Die Kinder werfen Sand in die Luft auf.The children throw sand up into the air.
Sie warf die Münze in die Luft auf.She tossed the coin up into the air.

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