Umwerfen Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Umwerfen" is used as verb with the meaning of "to knock over", "to overturn" or "to throw over".

Essential properties of "umwerfen"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

  • Infinitive: umwerfen
  • Simple past: warf um
  • Participle: umgeworfen

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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 "umwerfen" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To knock something or someone over"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Der Wind hat den Baum umgeworfen.The wind knocked over the tree.
  2. Sie hat die Vase versehentlich umgeworfen.She accidentally knocked over the vase.
  3. Das Kind hat den Stuhl umgeworfen.The child knocked over the chair.

2.) "To deeply surprise or impress"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Die Nachricht hat ihn völlig umgeworfen.The news completely astounded him.
  2. Ihr Talent hat das Publikum umgeworfen.Her talent overwhelmed the audience.
  3. Die Ergebnisse haben die Wissenschaftler umgeworfen.The results astounded the scientists.
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