Schleudern Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Schleudern" is used as verb with the meaning of "to hurl", "to fling" or "to throw".

Essential properties of "schleudern"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

  • Infinitive: schleudern
  • Simple past: schleuderte
  • Participle: geschleudert

See full conjugation of schleudern

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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 "schleudern" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To throw with force or speed"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Er hat den Ball mit voller Kraft geschleudert.He hurled the ball with full force.
  2. Das Auto wurde von der Straße geschleudert.The car was thrown off the road.
  3. Sie schleuderte den Stein ins Wasser.She flung the stone into the water.

2.) "To spin clothes in a washing machine"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Nach dem Waschen wird die Wäsche geschleudert.After washing, the laundry is spun.
  2. Die Maschine schleudert bei 1200 Umdrehungen.The machine spins at 1200 revolutions.
  3. Bitte schleudern Sie die Kleidung nicht zu stark.Please do not spin the clothes too hard.

3.) "To skid or spin out of control with a vehicle"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Das Auto schleuderte auf der nassen Straße.The car skidded on the wet road.
  2. Er schleuderte in der Kurve.He skidded in the curve.
  3. Bei Glatteis kann man leicht schleudern.On black ice, it's easy to skid.
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