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"
- Definition: "To make something or someone fall to the ground."
- Translation(s): to knock over, to overturn, to throw over, to topple
- Synonym(s): umstoßen, umkippen
- Antonym(s): aufstellen, aufrichten
- Related word(s): werfen, stürzen
📝 Some usage examples:
- Der Wind hat den Baum umgeworfen.
- Sie hat die Vase versehentlich umgeworfen.
- Das Kind hat den Stuhl umgeworfen.
2.) "To deeply surprise or impress"
- Definition: "To deeply surprise or impress someone."
- Translation(s): to astound, to amaze, to impress, to overwhelm
- Synonym(s): beeindrucken, verblüffen
- Antonym(s): langweilen, enttäuschen
- Related word(s): überraschen, erstaunen
📝 Some usage examples:
- Die Nachricht hat ihn völlig umgeworfen.
- Ihr Talent hat das Publikum umgeworfen.
- Die Ergebnisse haben die Wissenschaftler umgeworfen.
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