Schmettern Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Schmettern" is used as verb with the meaning of "to hurl", "to smash" or "to fling".

Essential properties of "schmettern"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

  • Infinitive: schmettern
  • Simple past: schmetterte
  • Participle: geschmettert

See full conjugation of schmettern

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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 "schmettern" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To throw something forcefully, often making noise"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Er schmetterte den Ball gegen die Wand.He smashed the ball against the wall.
  2. Sie schmetterte das Glas auf den Boden.She smashed the glass on the floor.
  3. Der Sänger schmetterte seine Lieder ins Mikrofon.The singer hurled his songs into the microphone.

2.) "To sing or play music loudly and energetically"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Die Band schmetterte ihre Hits auf der Bühne.The band belted out their hits on stage.
  2. Er schmetterte das Lied mit voller Stimme.He belted out the song with full voice.
  3. Sie schmetterte die Melodie auf dem Klavier.She thundered the melody on the piano.
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