zuwerfen

wirft zu · hat zugeworfen · warf zu
Based on: werfen, zu
zu verb
  1. to throw to someone
  2. to "throw" shut
1.

to throw to someone

("jemandem (Dat) etwas (Acc) zuwerfen" - implies that you want the person to catch it and the person knows it's coming. )
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  • Thomas wirft mir einen Ball zu.
  • Thomas throws a ball to me.
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2.

to "throw" shut

Opposite: aufwerfen
(Forcefully and quickly slamming a door shut. Or a window, though that'd probably break. "(zu)knallen" is probably more common.)
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  • "Jetzt reicht's!" sagte Maria und warf wütend Maria die Badezimmertür zu. Thomas hatte geduscht, und wieder war der ganze Boden nass.
  • "That tears it!" Maria said, and slammed shut the bathroom door. Thomas had taken a shower and again, the entire floor was wet.
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How many meanings does the German word 'zuwerfen' have?

zuwerfen has 2 distinct meanings: 1. to throw to someone, 2. to "throw" shut.

What is the past tense of 'zuwerfen'?

hat zugeworfen / warf zu

What is the er/sie/es form of 'zuwerfen'?

er/sie/es wirft zu

What is 'zuwerfen' related to?

The word 'zuwerfen' is related to werfen and zu.

Where can I learn more about 'zuwerfen'?

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