Verb

schleudern

hat geschleudert · schleuderte
Based on: schlummern
1.

to hurl, to fling, to catapult

(The core idea is accelerate (quite a bit) in a swinging, somewhat wild motion. )
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Examples
  • Der Sturm schleudert Äste durch die Luft.
  • The storm hurls branches through the air.
2.

to tumble dry, to centrifuge

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  • Ich schleudere die Wäsche, damit sie schneller trocknet.
  • I tumble dry the laundry so it dries faster.

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How many meanings does the German word 'schleudern' have?

schleudern has 2 distinct meanings: 1. to hurl, to fling, to catapult, 2. to tumble dry, to centrifuge.

What is the past tense of 'schleudern'?

hat geschleudert / schleuderte

What is 'schleudern' related to?

The word 'schleudern' is related to schlummern.

Where can I learn more about 'schleudern'?

Check out the main YourDailyGerman Dictionary for more German vocabulary entries.